Long and boring scolding (7)

I believe the answer is:

lecture

(Other definitions for lecture that I've seen before include "Lesson; reprimand" , "Instruct - admonish" , "Public talk" , "Talk; reprimand" , "Lengthy reprimand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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