1. people who scold; those who criticize or rebuke others angrily or harshly
Usage: plural form of scolder

Examples

• The children avoided the scolders on the school board.
• She was tired of being surrounded by constant scolders.
• The scolders in the neighborhood complained about every little noise.
• Parents can become scolders when they’re stressed and overwhelmed.
• The meeting was full of scolders criticizing the new policy.
• He preferred encouragers over scolders as mentors.