Meaning of 'scold'

Find the meaning of the word ‘scold’

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Meaning of ‘scold’

3 definitions found.

scold

noun

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

Synonyms: nag

verb

censure severely or angrily

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

Synonyms: rag

verb

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Example: "They scolded about anything that they thought was wrong."

Synonyms: grumble

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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