Synonym of VERATE

Answer: Option A

Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.
Judge : a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
Downgrade : reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.
Deny : state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
Rebuke : express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.

Synonym of Rebuke is Scold