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scold
Meaning: to speak angrily to someone about their behavior
scold in a sentence
How scold is used in real sentences:
Mom scolded us for leaving muddy shoes on the clean floor.
The coach scolded the players for ignoring the safety rules.
“He did not scold her for the mistake or snap about her nervous habit.”
— from the passage A Better Ending
Synonyms for scold
Other words for scold — reprimand, rebuke and chide — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of scold
Words that mean the opposite of scold:
- praise
- commend
Where it comes from
From Middle English scolden 'to quarrel'
Memory hook
If someone breaks a rule, an adult may scold and speak sternly.