Each of the following items, consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonyms of word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The Chief Minister REPRIMANDED the officers for their methods of handing the public.

Options

A. adulated
B. scolded severely
C. disapproved of
D. suspended

Answer

B

Explanation

Reprimanded means to express someone your strong official disapprovbal of them. So, here correct synonym would be option (b) scolded severly.