English dictionary

scold

/sk/oU/ld/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

noun.person

Synonyms common scold nag nagger scolder

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew.

noun

Source: webster1913

censure severely or angrily

verb.communication

Examples
The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car.

Synonyms bawl out berate call down call on the carpet chew out chew up chide dress down have words jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag rebuke remonstrate reprimand reproof 43

Source: WordNet 3.0
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

verb.communication

Examples
He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong.

Synonyms grouch grumble

Source: WordNet 3.0
To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with <i>at</i>; as, to <i>scold</i> at a servant.

verb

Source: webster1913
To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity.

verb

Source: webster1913