scolded
ˈskoʊldɪd
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Definition of scolded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

disapprovingRareexpressing disapproval or angerRare
  • Her scolded tone made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The scolded employee left the room quietly.
  • His scolded expression showed his displeasure.
rebuked reprimanded
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Origin of scolded

Old Norse, skald (poet)

Terms with scolded included in their meaning

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criticism
criticized or scolded severely
discipline
reprimanded or scolded by someone
punishment
feeling punished or scolded
discipline
reprimanded or scolded for a mistake
discipline
be scolded or reprimanded harshly
discipline
reprimanded or scolded harshly
criticism
severely criticized or scolded
criticism
having been scolded or criticized

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  1. French:réprobateur, ...
  2. German:tadelnd, ...
  3. Italian:rimproverato, ...
  4. Spanish:reprendido, ...
  5. Portuguese:repreendido, ...
  6. Chinese:责备的, ...
  7. Japanese:叱責する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَبِّخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹזֵף, ...
  10. Russian:выговаривающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доганяючий, ...
  12. Hindi:डांटने वाला, ...
scold
skoʊld

Definition of scold - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
reprimandtr.speak angrily to someone for doing wrongtr.
  • She scolded her son for breaking the vase.
admonish rebuke reprimand
2.
bird vocalizationintr.RareUKmake harsh sounds resembling scoldingintr.RareUK
  • The jay scolded loudly from the tree.
caw screech squawk

Noun

fault-finderDatedperson who habitually finds fault or rebukes othersDated
  • The old scold was known for her constant complaints.
critic nag
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Expressions with scold

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person who habitually nags or quarrels
The town viewed her as a common scold.

Origin of scold

Old Norse, skald (poet)

Examples of scold in a sentence

  • He scolded the dog for chewing the shoes.
  • The magpie scolded at the intruder.
  • Birds often scold when threatened.
  • The scold in the office was feared by all.
  • As a scold, he never missed a chance to criticize.

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  1. French:gronder, personne qui réprimande, ...
  2. German:schimpfen, Nörgler, ...
  3. Italian:sgridare, criticone, ...
  4. Spanish:reprender, criticón, ...
  5. Portuguese:repreender, censuradora, ...
  6. Chinese:责骂, 责备者, ...
  7. Japanese:叱る, 小言屋, ...
  8. Arabic:وَبَّخَ, المتذمرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִנְזוֹף, קוּטְרְנִיק, ...
  10. Russian:ругать, ворчунья, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сварити, буркотуха, ...
  12. Hindi:डाँटना, डांटने वाली, ...

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