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Scolding Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REPROOF which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REPROOF

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We think the answer is "REPROOF" which means:

    noun
  • • An act or expression of criticism and censure
  • verb
  • • Take to task

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She received a gentle reproof from her teacher for not completing her homework."
  • • "His parents gave him a stern reproof for coming home late."

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Telegraph Quick11 Sep 2023 Across 9
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