taking to task

• reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
• scoldRebuke harshly
• rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
• chideRebuke mildly
• lectureEducational spoken presentation

criticize · confront · admonish · berate · call out · dress down · upbraid · reproach · lambaste · tongue-lashing · stern · accountability · finger-pointing · disappointed · harsh words · correction · discipline · face the music

• reproachesblaming, scolding, rebuking, reprimanding, censuring