Reprimand
Crossword Clue and Answers

Crossword Answers

3 letters

JAW
Holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

RAG
A boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)

GIG
A booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey"

ZAP
A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of radiation"

RAP
The sound made by a gentle blow

WIG
Hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

FRY
English dramatist noted for his comic verse dramas (born 1907)

RIP
Cut (wood) along the grain

ROW
The act of rowing as a sport

PAY
Dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"

4 letters

SNUB
An instance of driving away or warding off

RAIL
Any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud

REAM
A large quantity of written matter; "he wrote reams and reams"

WARN
Notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"

RAKE
A long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil

5 letters

CAPON
Castrated male chicken

SCOLD
Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

CHIDE
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

CHECK
The act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"

SITON

FIGHT
Make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"

BLAME
Expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter"; "not a blessed dime"; "I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing"; "he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool"; "a deuced idiot"; "an infernal nuisance"

6 letters

LESSON
A unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons"

LEANON
Rest on for support; "you can lean on me if you get tired"

LANDON

RATING
Act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

YELLAT

REVILE
Spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews"

TONGUE
The flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot

PUNISH
Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"

REBUFF
A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

OPPOSE
Contrast with equal weight or force

BERATE
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

JUMPON
Get up on the back of; "mount a horse"

REBUKE
An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

CHEWUP
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

EARFUL
An outpouring of gossip

EATOUT
Eat at a restaurant or at somebody else's home

LAYOUT
Get ready for a particular purpose or event; "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery"

CARPET
Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

MONISH
Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"

7 letters

REAMOUT

CHEWOUT
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

BALLOUT

GOAFTER
Go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby"

REPULSE
An instance of driving away or warding off

UPBRAID
Express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"

TROUNCE
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

REPROOF
An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

TELLOFF
Reprimand; "She told the misbehaving student off"

TICKOFF
Put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"

LECTURE
Teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

CENSURE
Harsh criticism or disapproval

BAWLOUT
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

LAMBAST
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

REPROVE
Take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"

LAYINTO
Hit violently, as in an attack

EXAMPLE
An occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"

JAWBONE
The jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth

IMPEACH
Challenge the honesty or veracity of; "the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses"

WIGGING
British slang for a scolding

CHIDING
Rebuking a person harshly

RANKOUT

PUTDOWN
Make a record of; set down in permanent form

LASHING
Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

RAGGING

CORRECT
Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"

CHASTEN
Correct by punishment or discipline

REFUSAL
The act of refusing

CUSSOUT

CONDEMN
Declare or judge unfit for use or habitation; "The building was condemned by the inspector"

WHATFOR
A strong reprimand

8 letters

REPROACH
A mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach"

SCOLDING
Rebuking a person harshly

BERATING
A severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him"

IGNORING

DENOUNCE
Speak out against; "He denounced the Nazis"

SOUNDOFF
Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"

GROOMING
The activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes

ADMONISH
Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"

CALLDOWN
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

LAMBASTE
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

REPROVAL
An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

SEVERELY
Causing great damage or hardship; "industries hit hard by the depression"; "she was severely affected by the bank's failure"

HARDTIME
A difficulty that can be overcome with effort; "we had a hard time getting here"; "analysts predicted rough sledding for handset makers"

9 letters

LIGHTINTO

TELLINGOF

TALKINGTO
A lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"

GOINGOVER

CRIMINATE
Rebuke formally

HAVEWORDS
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

DRESSDOWN
Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

OSTRACISM
The act of excluding someone from society by general consent

REPREHEND
Express strong disapproval of

FINDFAULT
Harass with constant criticism; "Don't always pick on your little brother"

TEARAPART
Express a totally negative opinion of; "The critics panned the performance"

HUMILIATE
Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

CASTIGATE
Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

CRITICIZE
Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"

CRITICISM
A written evaluation of a work of literature