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scold Definition and Meaning in English (scold definition)

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Scold definition: To express disapproval to someone for their actions or behavior, often in an angry or sharp tone.

Definitions of Scold

  1. 1verb

    To express disapproval to someone for their actions or behavior, often in an angry or sharp tone.

Example Sentences

casual

“The teacher had to scold the students for making too much noise during the lesson.”

business

“She was scolded by her boss for missing the important deadline.”

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third person singularscolds
past tensescolded
past participlescolded
present participlescolding
gerundscolding
nounscolding
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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

scold severelycollocation

To reprimand someone very harshly or strongly.

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Scold definition: To express disapproval to someone for their actions or behavior, often in an angry or sharp tone.
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'Scold' translates to 'scold' in English. Scold definition: To express disapproval to someone for their actions or behavior, often in an angry or sharp tone.
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