reproof

Meanings

• an act or expression of criticism and censure
• censure severely or angrily

Synonyms

bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprehension, reprimand, reproval, scold, take to task, trounce