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Reprimanded; scolded (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

admonished

(Other definitions for admonished that I've seen before include "Told off" , "Reproved" , "given slap on the wrist?" , "Rebuked" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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