scolding (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /skəʊld/

Definition

To speak to someone angrily because of something they have done wrong.

Examples

• My mother would scold me if I didn't finish my vegetables.

• He was scolded by his boss for being late.

• The dog was scolded for chewing the furniture.

How to Use scolding

scold someone for something (prepositional phrase)

To speak angrily to someone because of a specific wrong action. — "He was scolded by his parents for staying out too late."

Synonyms of scolding

Words with a similar meaning to scolding:

• tell off
• reprimand
• admonish
• chastise

Antonyms of scolding

Words with the opposite meaning to scolding:

• praise
• commend

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