Fierce word of reproach? (3)

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fie

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'word of reproach?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for fie that I've seen before include "Cry of dismay" , "Shame!" , "Expression of disgust or outrage" , "Yuck!" , "Interjection of disgust" .)

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