rebuke

rebuke    [ri-Byook]

verb. to express sharp disapproval or criticism

"Nobody likes to hear himself ridiculed, criticized, scolded or even mildly rebuked, even when he deserves it. It's part of being human. The First Lady is no different. Michele Obama recently told a story to a high school graduating class how tough the life of a President's wife can be."

"Donald Trump was questioning Senator John McCain's heroism as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.  Hillary Clinton rebuked Donald Trump for insulting 'a genuine war hero.'"

"Google said a hacking attack to its Gmail service in June may have come from China. This was drawing a sharp rebuke from Beijing."