Scolding harshly is a form of verbal reprimand that involves expressing disapproval or criticism in an angry and forceful manner. The term 'scold harshly' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: BERATE (6 letters), railat (6 letters), and tearinto (8 letters). BERATE means to scold or criticize someone severely, while railat implies a harsh and bitter verbal attack. Tearinto is an even stronger expression, meaning to verbally attack someone with great intensity. All three words describe a situation in which someone is being scolded harshly.