Take (someone) to task (7)

I believe the answer is:

upbraid

(Other definitions for upbraid that I've seen before include "Rebuke, scold severely" , "Dress down" , "Scold, reproach" , "Reproach sternly about arid pub" , "Condemn" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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