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scold
to speak angrily to someone about their behavior
Synonyms
Antonyms
- praise
- commend
scold in a sentence
Mom scolded us for leaving muddy shoes on the clean floor.
The coach scolded the players for ignoring the safety rules.
Where it comes from
From Middle English scolden 'to quarrel'
Memory hook
If someone breaks a rule, an adult may scold and speak sternly.
Read it in context
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