The term 'chew out' is a phrase used to describe a situation in which someone is harshly criticized or reprimanded. The crossword solutions for this term include BAWL (4 letters), UPBRAID (7 letters), SCOLD (5 letters), REAM (4 letters), LASH (4 letters), CHASTISE (8 letters), EAT (3 letters), FLAY (4 letters), BERATE (6 letters), railat (6 letters), railon (6 letters), REBUKE (6 letters), yellat (6 letters), ripinto (7 letters), LAMBASTE (8 letters), REPROACH (8 letters), tearinto (8 letters), and teeoffon (8 letters). All of these words are synonyms for the phrase 'chew out' and can be used to describe a situation in which someone is harshly criticized or reprimanded.