| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| How scolding words may be spoken | The Washington Post | 20 Nov 2018 |
| How scolding words may be spoken | LA Times Daily | 20 Nov 2018 |
| How scolding words may be spoken | ||
| In an abrasive manner | Universal | 06 Jun 2016 |
| In an abrasive manner | ||
| How disciplinarians handle miscreants | New York Times | 06 Nov 2015 |
| How disciplinarians handle miscreants | ||
| How some critiques are delivered | ||
| In a rough manner | ||
| Gratingly | ||
| In unkind style | ||
| In a stern way | ||
| Stridently. |