Baste
Baste verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings
Chew out
Chew out verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: the coach chews out even the stars of the team if they fail to show up for practice
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