Cryptic crossword clue
Reprimanded Conservative made safe 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CENSURED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Reprimanded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reprimanded = censured.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CENSURED mean?

CENSURED verb
  1. To criticize harshly.
  2. To formally rebuke.
  3. To form or express a judgment in regard to; to estimate; to judge.

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