Dress down is a term used to describe the act of reprimanding someone, usually in a harsh or angry manner. CHASTISE (8 letters), BASTE (5 letters), CHIDE (5 letters), SCOLD (5 letters), BERATE (6 letters), PUNISH (6 letters), REBUKE (6 letters), STRAFE (6 letters), yellat (6 letters), reamout (7 letters), REPROVE (7 letters), sailinto (8 letters), tearinto (8 letters), CASTIGATE (9 letters), and givethebusiness (15 letters) are all synonyms for dress down. Each of these words implies a different level of severity, ranging from mild scolding to severe punishment.