"Scold" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Scold" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Scold

"Scold" Meaning

To scold someone means to criticize or severely talk to them in a disapproving way, often because they have done something wrong or have been acting badly.

"Scold" Examples

Examples of Using the Verb "Scold"

1. Verb Form - Direct Object

She scolded him for eating the last slice of cake without asking.

2. Verb Form - Indirect Object

He scolded her because she was not listening.

3. Verb Form - Direct and Indirect Object

The teacher scolded the student for not doing his homework.

4. Verb Form - With Adverb

He scolded her harshly forAnswering back.

5. Verb Form - Passive

She was scolded by her parents for not doing her chores.

"Scold" Similar Words

Scoffed

Scoffer

Scoffers

Scoffing

Scoffingly

Scofflaw

A scofflaw is a person who ignores or deliberately disregards the law, often in a defiant or contemptuous manner.

Scofflaws

Scoffs

Scolded

Scolding

Scoldingly

In a scolding manner; with a tone of disapproval, criticism, or rebuke. The speaker expresses disapproval or disappointment in a stern and often sharp-voiced tone.