take to task

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, reprimand, reproof, scold, trounce

Types:

castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate

censure severely

brush down, tell off

reprimand

flame

criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium

Type of:

criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws