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Severe scolding (8-4)

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I believe the answer is:

dressing-down

'severe scolding' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for dressing-down that I've seen before include "Severe reprimand" , "Severe scolding (in old clothes?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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