"Scolds" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Scolds" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Scolds
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"Scolds" Meaning

To scold means to strongly criticize or reprimand someone, usually because they have done something bad or wrong.

"Scolds" Examples

Verb: Scolds

Examples

1. She scolds her kids when they misbehave.
2. The teacher scolds the student for cheating on the exam.
3. He scolds himself for not studying harder before the test.
4. They scold the politician for making false promises during the election.
5. The mother scolds her son for eating too much sweets before dinner.

"Scolds" Similar Words

Scofflaw

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

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Scold

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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.

Scolded

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Scolding

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Scoldingly

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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.

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