Revolutionary penning article after proper lecture (9)
I believe the answer is:
reprimand
'lecture' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for reprimand that I've seen before include "Expression of disapproval" , "Severe reproof" , "Formal rebuke" , "Severe telling-off" , "Official scolding" .)