The term 'Read the Riot Act to' refers to a phrase used to describe a situation in which someone is being severely reprimanded. The crossword solutions for this term include 'ADMONISH' (8 letters), 'Lectured' (8 letters), 'SCOLD' (5 letters), 'BERATE' (6 letters), 'LAMBASTE' (8 letters), 'CASTIGATE' (9 letters), 'Reamed' (6 letters), 'SCOLDED' (7 letters), and 'Warned' (6 letters). All of these words refer to a situation in which someone is being harshly criticized or reprimanded.