reprimanding
rep-ri-mand-ing
verb
Scolding or rebuking someone formally and severely for a fault.
"The headteacher was reprimanding the unruly pupils."
noun
An act of scolding or rebuking someone formally and severely.
"He received a stern reprimanding for his behaviour."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: reprehension, reproval, rebuke, reprimand, reproof, lambaste, berate, chew up, trounce, remonstrate, dress down, take to task