Scolding (7)
'scolding' is the definition.
('chide' can be a synonym of 'scold')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for chiding that I've seen before include "From lecture" , "rebuke" , "Scolding" .)
'scolding' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rating that I've seen before include "Sailor - deserving - reprimand" , "Classification or NCO sailor" , "Classification - or a non-com sailor" , "Classification; seaman" , "Grade or assessment" .)
'scolding' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for talking-to that I've seen before include "Give someone a good ....... .. as a reproof" , "Criticism from one in authority" , "Session of criticism" , "Dressing-down" , "Sharp reprimand (colloq.)" .)