Associations to the word «Scold»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
SCOLD, noun. (obsolete) A person fond of abusive language, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
SCOLD, verb. To rebuke.
Dictionary definition
SCOLD, noun. Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault.
SCOLD, verb. Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup".
SCOLD, verb. Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load".
Wise words
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