とが咎togaめるmeru
1.
To hold someone accountable for their mistakes or shortcomings, emphasizing the need for them to face consequences for their actions or attitudes, often while disregarding one's own faults.
2.
To confront or question someone about suspicious behavior or intentions, demanding clarification regarding their identity or purpose for being present in a particular place.
3.
To exacerbate an existing problem or issue by meddling with it, leading to a worse condition instead of improvement.
Example:
先生は彼女が間違ったことを咎めた。