to reprimand, to rebuke, to scold
1. to express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior in a sharp or severe manner
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
O professor repreendeu o aluno por chegar atrasado.
2. to criticize or censure someone harshly
She was reprimanded by her boss for missing the deadline.
Ela foi repreendida por seu chefe por não cumprir o prazo.
NYC Slang
call out, dress down, give someone a hard time
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