gives an earful

• scoldsHarshly criticizes aloud
• lecturesFormal instructional talks
• beratesScolds severely
• chews outScolds severely and loudly
• reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval

yells · shouts · nags · rants · tongue-lashing · tirade · dressing-down · harangue · blasts · tells off · rips into · lambasts · gripes · complains · vents · fusses · hollers · harsh words