scold
/skəʊld/
scold
📚 Meanings
- 1.
to rebuke someone angrily, especially a child or someone who has done wrong.
"The teacher had to scold the student for being late."
- 1.
a habitual scolder, especially a woman who is ill-tempered and easily angered.
"The teacher had to scold the student for being late."
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My mother would often scold me for not cleaning my room.
My mother would often scold me for not cleaning my room.
The captain had to scold the crew for their carelessness.
The captain had to scold the crew for their carelessness.
Don't scold the dog; it's still learning basic commands.
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How do you pronounce scold?
scold is pronounced [/skəʊld/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does scold mean?
scold means "scold". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is scold?
scold is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "My mother would often scold me for not cleaning my room." — used to mean "scold".
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