In the Air Force, a Letter of Reprimand is more severe and has a greater (although negative) impact on the military member and their career. A letter of admonishment is a harsher action than a letter of counseling, but still less severe than a letter of reprimand.
Warning
castigate disparage reprimand
Lecture or censure.
To respond brusquely could be to rebuff. Perhaps what is sought is the idiom, which is "jump down (one's) throat."
Reprimand / Reproach
Reprimand has a short I sound.
Those letters will spell reprimand.
If you don't stop bothering your sister, I will have to reprimand you. (verb)If you don't stop bothering your sister, you will receive a reprimand. (noun)
The manager decided to reprimand the employee for consistently arriving late to work.
The antonym for award that rhymes with grand is reprimand.
I can give you several sentences.Don't reprimand Jimmy; he's late because my car broke down.If you keep ignoring your work, you will get an official reprimand.Mom will reprimand you, and then Dad will send you to your room.Only someone who is petty will reprimand others for simple misconceptions.