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riot act
a vigorous reprimand
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chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing
rebuking a person harshly
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what for
a strong reprimand
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bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraiding
a severe scolding
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berating, blowing up
a severe rebuke
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reproach
a mild rebuke or criticism
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lecture, speech, talking to
a lengthy rebuke
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chastening, chastisement, correction
a rebuke for making a mistake
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admonishment, admonition, monition
a firm rebuke
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preaching, sermon
a moralistic rebuke
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wig, wigging
British slang for a scolding
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self-reproach, self-reproof
the act of blaming yourself
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blame, rap
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
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curtain lecture
a private lecture to a husband by his wife
