Ream out
Ream out verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: you are so going to get reamed out when the boss learns that you wrecked the company car
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Reproach
Reproach verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: our neighbor loudly reproached us for tromping through his yard
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