chastise

/tʃæˈstaɪz/verb

To discipline someone for wrongdoing, traditionally by physical punishment.

Example sentence

“The coach chastised the players for skipping practice.”

Today it nearly always means scolding with words, not physical punishment. Stronger and more formal than 'tell off'.

Related words

cheapCosting little money, or priced lower than usual.charismaticBelonging or relating to a branch of Christianity that gives special importance to the Holy Spirit.checkboxA small square on a screen that you click to add or remove a check mark, turning an option on or off.charismaA natural charm that draws people to someone.checkoutThe point or process where you pay for goods at a store or sign out items at a library.chargerA device used to fill or refill something with electrical power.