rebuking
re-buk-ing
noun
An act of expressing sharp disapproval or criticism towards someone.
"He received a severe rebuking."
verb
Expressing sharp disapproval or criticism towards someone for their actions.
"The headteacher was rebuking the pupils."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: reprehension, reproval, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, lambaste, berate, chew up, trounce, remonstrate, dress down, take to task