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scold - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
scold
Definition
(noun) someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Synonyms
:
common scold
,
nag
,
nagger
,
scolder
Definition
(verb) censure severely or angrily
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
,
reproof
,
take to task
,
trounce
Example Sentence
The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
Definition
(verb) show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Synonyms
:
grouch
,
grumble
Example Sentence
He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
We grumbled about the increased work load
Word used in video below:
text: no please good sir scold us some more oh
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