To scold; to reprimand or chide someone (often by a person in authority) for wrongdoing or a mistake.
先生は授業中にふざけていた生徒をしかった。
The teacher scolded the student who was fooling around during class.
親に遅くまで出歩いているとしかられた。
My parents scolded me for staying out late.
部長はミスの原因を部下にしかったが、改善策も示した。
The manager reprimanded the subordinate for the mistake but also suggested ways to improve.