Lecture
Lecture verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service
Remonstrate is a synonym for lecture. In some cases you can use "Remonstrate" instead a verb "Lecture".
Remonstrate
Remonstrate verb - Censure severely or angrily.
Nearby Words: remonstrance, remonstrant, remonstrating
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