Scold Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Scold

Meaning 1 : someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

    Synonyms : common scold,  nag,  nagger,  scolder
Meaning 2 : censure severely or angrily

    Example : The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car

    Synonyms : bawl out,  berate,  call down,  call on the carpet,  chew out,  chew up,  chide,  dress down,  have words,  jaw,  lambast,  lambaste,  lecture,  rag,  rebuke,  remonstrate,  reprimand,  take to task,  trounce
Meaning 3 : show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

    Example : He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong

    Synonyms : grouch,  grumble

How to Pronounce Scold

  • skoʊld


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