scold

Synonyms: abuse admonish asperse berate blame castigate cavil censure chasten chide criticize denounce disparage dress down expostulate give a talking-to jump on keep aft lay down the law lecture light into nag objurate preach put down rail rake over the coals rate ream rebuke recriminate reprimand reproach reprobate reprove revile take to task taunt tell off upbraid vilify vituperate

Antonyms: compliment flatter praise