1. (verb) express strong disapproval of

• condemn
• decry
• excoriate
• reprobate

2. (verb) censure severely

• castigate
• chasten
• chastise
• correct

1. (verb) express strong disapproval of

• denounce

2. (verb) censure severely

• 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
• reprimand
• reproof
• scold
• take to task
• trounce

1. (verb) censure severely

• flame

1. (verb) express strong disapproval of

• condemnation
• disapprobation
• condemnation
• condemnatory
• condemning
• excoriation
• reprobation

2. (verb) censure severely

• bawling out
• castigation
• chewing out
• dressing down
• earful
• going-over
• upbraiding
• castigation
• castigation
• chastisement
• chastisement
• chastening
• chastisement
• correction
• chiding
• objurgation
• scolding
• tongue-lashing
• corrective
• disciplinal
• disciplinary