Related Clues:

• Dresses down
• Reprimands
• Tells off
• Takes to task
• Censures
• Expresses stern disapproval of
• Admonishes, chides
• Admonishes sharply or severely
• Censures severely or angrily
• Expresses sharp disapproval
• Strong reprimands
• Criticises half-hearted search for taxi to return