scold, reprove
叱 centers on sharp verbal correction: scolding or reproving someone for a fault.
叱 combines 口 (mouth) with 匕, which likely acts as a phonetic component. The character expresses scolding or sharp speech.
A mouth 口 beside a dagger-like shape 匕: imagine sharp words cutting like a blade when someone is scolded.
For シツ, picture a stern teacher giving a sharp 'shh!' and then a 'tsk' of disapproval: shh-tsk -> シツ, the sound of scolding.
shh!; sh!; shush!
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
scolding; reprimand; lecture
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
scolding; rebuke; reprimand
to rebuke; to scold harshly
scolding
cries of encouragement; shouting encouragement
to rebuke strongly; to tell off
shh!; sh!
giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice
abusive voice; scolding voice; angry words
pointing out errors; correction; critique
angry scolding; abusive criticism