verb
- to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
noun
- a person who frequently scolds others
Usage: somewhat archaic
Examples
- The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test.
- My mother scolded me for coming home late.
- Don’t scold the dog for making a mess.
- She scolded her brother for not doing his chores.
- The coach scolded the team after their poor performance.
- He was known as the neighborhood scold who complained about everything.