The correct answer is (B) To criticize severely; to berate harshly; to censure; To inflict humiliation on. Also, to mark with cuts, lines, scratches, etc.; to count; to grade; to keep a record or account of.

Score comes from Old Norse skora (to notch).

Examples of use:

• The media scored his announcement on the public health plan.
• The football coach scored the three athletes for their absence at practice.