scold Synonyms
scold Meaning
scold (n)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scold (v)
censure severely or angrily
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
scold (v. i.)
To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant.
scold (v. t.)
To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity.
scold (n.)
One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew.
A scolding; a brawl.
scold Sentence Examples
- The teacher scolded the unruly students for their disrespectful behavior.
- The boss scolded the employee for failing to meet the project deadline.
- The parents scolded their child for staying out past curfew.
- The coach scolded the team for losing the game despite their best efforts.
- The doctor scolded the patient for not following the prescribed treatment.
- The librarian scolded the children for making too much noise in the library.
- The security guard scolded the trespasser for attempting to enter the restricted area.
- The neighbor scolded the dog for barking incessantly.
- The traffic officer scolded the driver for speeding and endangering others.
- The mother scolded her daughter for neglecting her chores and leaving a mess in the kitchen.
FAQs About the word scold
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault, censure severely or angrily, show one's unhappiness or critical attitudeTo find faul
chastise, lecture, berate,reprimand, blame, criticize, admonish, call down, chide, rant (at)
indorse, endorse, sanction, approve, indorse, endorse,approve, sanction, laud, extol
The teacher scolded the unruly students for their disrespectful behavior.
The boss scolded the employee for failing to meet the project deadline.
The parents scolded their child for staying out past curfew.
The coach scolded the team for losing the game despite their best efforts.
