骂

Some people called him a madman.

swear sb away

curse at full blast; let loose a stream of abuse (against sb); verbally bite sb to pieces

do not return a curse with a curse

curse (at)/swear at one's child

Corruption has become the object of general condemnation.

Father chided him for letting himself down.

reprove sb to his face

blame him for not striving to make progress

have/get/receive a good scolding; be severely scolded

get a blowing-up/scolding (for sth)

give sb a dressing down/scolding