Word Information

Scold

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Definitions for Scold

noun
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Synonyms
scolder nag nagger common scold
verb
censure severely or angrily
Synonyms
call on the carpet take to task rebuke rag trounce lecture reprimand jaw dress down call down chide berate bawl out remonstrate chew out chew up have words lambaste lambast
Examples
  1. The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
  2. The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
  3. The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
verb
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Synonyms
Examples
  1. He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
  2. We grumbled about the increased work load

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