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scold

verb/skoʊld/

to speak angrily to someone about their behavior

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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.

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