A berating or scolding.
a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1)
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
To preach, to berate, to scold.
To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
Disgrace or shame.
An object of scorn.
To disgrace, or bring shame upon.
To criticize or rebuke (someone).