Take to task (5)
'take to task' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scold that I've seen before include "quarrelsome woman of old?" , "Complaining woman" , "Rebuke; nagging woman" , "Rate" , "Upbraid" .)
'take to task' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for reproach that I've seen before include "Berate" , "Express disapproval, admonish" , "Rebuke or criticism" , "An expression of disapproval" , "Admonition" .)