1) How scoldings are given 2) How some warnings are given 3) How the riot act is read 4) How to give a reprimand 5) In a heavy-handed manner 6) In a no-nonsense manner 7) In a severe manner 8) In a strict manner 9) In a tough way 10) In an exacting fashion 11) In an unyielding fashion 12) One way to give a reprimand Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/sternly