How to pronounce "scold"

• "scold" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "scold"

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• scold
• scolder
• nag
• nagger
• common scold

Verb

censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

Synonyms:

• call on the carpet
• take to task
• rebuke
• rag
• trounce
• lecture
• reprimand
• jaw
• dress down
• call down
• scold
• chide
• berate
• bawl out
• remonstrate
• chew out
• chew up
• have words
• lambaste
• lambast

Verb

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"

Synonyms:

• grouch
• grumble
• scold