% replaces any number of letters (la% - lake, lamp)_ replaces one letter (ca_ - car, cat)

Other crossword clues for answer "BERATE"

BERATE
Rebuke harshly
Rag
Give a tongue-lashing to
Dress down
Tell off big-time
Assail verbally
Put down
Chide
Castigate verbally
Rebuke
Read the riot act to
Rip into
Lambaste
Tongue-lash
Scold harshly
Scorch with pans
Call on the carpet
Reprove.
Upbraid.
Objurgate.
Rebuke severely.
Call down.
Chide vehemently.
Castigate.
Criticize sharply
Censure
Reprimand
Scold soundly
Scold vehemently
Rail at
Harangue
Jump on
Put down hard
Yell at
Criticize harshly
Chastise
Give what for
Bawl out
Give an earful to
Chew out
Take to task
Tear into
Scold