Scold (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
verb (used without object)
  1. to find fault; reprove.
  2. to use abusive language.
noun
  1. a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
  2. common scold.
verb
  1. to find fault with or reprimand (a person) harshly; chide
  2. to use harsh or abusive language
noun
  1. a person, esp a woman, who constantly finds fault
Scold (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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