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Definition of scolded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
disapprovingRare expressing disapproval or angerRare
- Her scolded tone made everyone uncomfortable.
- The scolded employee left the room quietly.
- His scolded expression showed his displeasure.
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
discipline
being scolded or reprimanded
discipline
being scolded or reprimanded
reprimanded
scolded or rebuked
discipline
having been scolded or reprimanded
reprimand
having been scolded or rebuked
reprimanded
scolded or rebuked
behavior
having been scolded or corrected
behavior
deserving of being scolded for bad behavior
criticism
criticized or scolded harshly
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- French:réprobateur, ...
- German:tadelnd, ...
- Italian:rimproverato, ...
- Spanish:reprendido, ...
- Portuguese:repreendido, ...
- Chinese:责备的, ...
- Japanese:叱責する, ...
- Arabic:مُوَبِّخ, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹזֵף, ...
- Russian:выговаривающий, ...
- Ukrainian:доганяючий, ...
- Hindi:डांटने वाला, ...
Definition of scold - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
reprimandtr. speak angrily to someone for doing wrongtr.
- She scolded her son for breaking the vase.
2.
bird vocalizationintr. Rare UK make harsh sounds resembling scoldingintr. Rare UK
- The jay scolded loudly from the tree.
Noun
fault-finderDated person who habitually finds fault or rebukes othersDated
- The old scold was known for her constant complaints.
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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- French:gronder, personne qui réprimande, ...
- German:schimpfen, Nörgler, ...
- Italian:sgridare, criticone, ...
- Spanish:reprender, criticón, ...
- Portuguese:repreender, censuradora, ...
- Chinese:责骂, 责备者, ...
- Japanese:叱る, 小言屋, ...
- Arabic:وَبَّخَ, المتذمرة, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְזוֹף, קוּטְרְנִיק, ...
- Russian:ругать, ворчунья, ...
- Ukrainian:сварити, буркотуха, ...
- Hindi:डाँटना, डांटने वाली, ...
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