Sorry, no online dictionaries contain the exact phrase in a scolding or disapproving tone.

Reverse dictionary results:
1. hiss
2. animadversion
3. hoot
4. chide
5. tell
6. reproach
7. censorious
8. deprecatory
9. censure
10. execration
11. disapproval
12. frown
13. boo
14. disapprobation
15. disapprovingly
16. glare
17. sneer
18. sss
19. anti
20. dim
21. scowl
22. severe
23. comminatory
24. condemnation
25. condemned
26. condemning
27. damnation
28. denunciation
29. objectionable
30. reprove
31. reproving
32. scathing
33. illegitimately
34. illicitly
35. tacky
36. vituperation
37. convicted
38. deplore
39. deprecate
40. discountenance

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