noun
angry scolding; abusive criticism
A strong, often harsh verbal reprimand or denunciation; can imply berating someone with anger.
上司から叱罵を浴びせられた。
I was subjected to an angry scolding from my boss.
彼の叱罵はあまりにも激しく、周囲が凍りついた。
His abusive criticism was so fierce that everyone around froze.
叱責 is a more common word for scolding or reprimand, often used in formal contexts; 叱罵 is stronger and implies verbal abuse.
罵倒 focuses on verbal abuse and insulting language, while 叱罵 combines scolding with abusive criticism.
Compound of 叱 (scold) and 罵 (abuse). The reading しつば is a kan'on reading for both characters.