Chew out (7)
'chew out' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for berate that I've seen before include "Scold harshly" , "Have words with" , "Chastise" , "Rebate (anag.)" , "Angrily scold/criticise" .)
'chew out' is the definition.
(I know that chew out can be written as rebuke)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rebuke that I've seen before include "Reprimand, admonish" , "Sharp criticism" , "Reprove sternly" , "Tell off" , "Stern reprimand" .)