Cryptic crossword clue
Rebuking child’s urging 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CHASTENING

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The straight part
We know that "Rebuking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rebuking = chastening.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHASTENING mean?

CHASTENING verb
  1. To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
  2. To make chaste; to purify.
  3. To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
  4. To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.
CHASTENING noun
  1. The act by which somebody is chastened.

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