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Scolds, reprimands (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rebukes

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">This clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">scolds</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('rebuke' can be a synonym of 'scold')</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">reprimands</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('rebuke' can be a synonym of 'reprimand')</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for rebukes that I've seen before include "Admonishes, chides" , "Strong reprimands" , "Expresses sharp disapproval" , "Admonishes sharply or severely" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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