1. (noun) a severe scolding

• bawling out
• castigation
• chewing out
• dressing down
• earful
• upbraiding

1. (noun) a careful and thorough inspection

• examination
• scrutiny

2. (noun) a severe scolding

• rebuke
• reprehension
• reprimand
• reproof
• reproval

1. (noun) a severe scolding

• castigate
• chasten
• chastise
• correct
• objurgate
• reproach
• upbraid