admonish
verbTo warn, advise firmly, or express disapproval of someone's conduct.
Express firm disapproval
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verbTo criticize or reprimand severely.
One word family: also includes castigation.
Criticize severely
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chide
verbTo scold or express mild disapproval.
harangue
nounA lengthy and forceful speech, often critical or scolding.
rebuke
verbTo express sharp disapproval of someone's behavior.
reprimand
verbTo express formal or strong disapproval of someone's conduct.
reprove
verbTo express disapproval or criticism, often with a corrective purpose.
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