A. punished
B. openly
C. scolded
D. indict
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Punished : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.
Punished : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.
Openly : without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly.
Scolded : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.
Indict : formally accuse of or charge with a crime.
Arraigned : call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.
Synonym of Arraigned is Indict