scold
/ˈskoʊ̯ld/ verb B1- To rebuke angrily. · I advise that you refrain from using that kind of language at home, lest your mother scold you.
- Of birds, to make harsh vocalisations in aggression.
- Of birds, to make vocalisations that resemble human scolding.
He/she/it scolds · Past scolded · Past participle scolded · -ing form scolding
Verb forms
- Base form
- scold
- He/she/it
- scolds
- Past
- scolded
- Past participle
- scolded
- -ing form
- scolding
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The Goatherd scolded them for their ingratitude in leaving him, when during the storm he had taken more care of them than of his own herd.
He called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding out a helping hand, the man stood by unconcernedly, and scolded the boy for his imprudence.
“Oh, sir!” cried the youth, “pray help me now and scold me afterwards.”
I’ve often had to scold her well for her heedlessness.”
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