Englishtalking-to
noun
informal
they gave Peter a talking-to about solving problems with words, not fists:
reprimand, lecture, rebuke, scolding, reproof, reproach, rap on the knuckles, slap on the wrists, chiding, remonstration, upbraiding, berating, castigation, tirade, diatribe, admonition, admonishment, lambasting, censure, criticism, obloquy;
informal telling-off, ticking off, wigging, carpeting, tongue-lashing, dressing-down, rocket.
▷antonyms commendation, pat on the back.