Censures severely or angrily (7)

I believe the answer is:

rebukes

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

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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