CEFR A2

scolding

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: tell off, reprimand, admonish, chastise

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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."

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