Scolds severely is a term used to describe a type of reprimand or punishment. FLAYS, with 5 letters, is an archaic verb meaning to strip off the skin of an animal or person. BERATES, with 7 letters, means to scold or criticize harshly. Lastly, lowers the boom on, with 15 letters, is an idiom meaning to deliver a harsh reprimand or punishment. All of these terms can be used to describe scolding someone severely.