Advertisement
Advertisement
scold
[ skohld ]
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
- to find fault; reprove.
- to use abusive language.
noun
- a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
scold
/ skəʊld /
verb
- to find fault with or reprimand (a person) harshly; chide
- intr to use harsh or abusive language
noun
- a person, esp a woman, who constantly finds fault
Derived Forms
- ˈscoldingly, adverb
- ˈscolder, noun
- ˈscolding, noun
- ˈscoldable, adjective
Other Words From
- scolda·ble adjective
- scolder noun
- scolding·ly adverb
- outscold verb (used with object)
- un·scolded adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of scold1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Barack Obama scolded that some men “aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.”
The long-standing lingerie brand has been publicly scolded for its lack of body inclusivity, for being out of touch with the times and for alleged abusive behavior towards its models.
As an aunt recently said after scolding me for not visiting enough, the tortillas will eventually get made.
The deficit scolds are still at it and still have vastly more credibility than they deserve.
Lou Campbell, a relationship counsellor, explains that the telling-off "is entirely made for TV" as qualified therapists "challenge behaviours" but don't scold their clients.
Advertisement
Related Words
More About Scold
What does scold mean?
Scold means to angrily or harshly tell someone that they’ve said or done something you think is wrong, often with the intent of making them feel bad about it so that they don’t do it again
A person may scold both other people and animals when they do something wrong. When it comes to people, it is often adults scolding children.
The noun scold refers to a person who frequently judges other people or points out their faults. This sense of the word is almost always used negatively to imply that such a person scolds too much or is often angry.
Example: My dad scolded my dog after it chewed up the couch.
Where does scold come from?
The first records of scold come from about 1150. It was used as both a noun and a verb (as scolden) in Middle English. It ultimately comes from the Old Norse word skald, “author of insulting poems.”
Odds are good that at some point in your life, you were scolded by your parents or a teacher when you misbehaved. When a person scolds someone else, they are making it clear that they disapprove of what the person did by angrily lecturing or criticizing them. The goal is to embarrass or shame the person so they won’t repeat the behavior. For example, a school teacher is very likely to scold a bully if they catch them in the act.
The word scold is often used specifically to describe when an adult corrects the behavior of a child or pet.
Did you know ... ?
What are some other forms related to scold?
- scoldable (adjective)
- scolder (noun)
- scolding (noun)
- scoldingly (adverb)
- outscold (verb)
What are some synonyms for scold?
What are some words that share a root or word element with scold?
What are some words that often get used in discussing scold?
How is scold used in real life?
Scold is particularly used when parents or teachers are criticizing a person. The noun form is almost always used negatively.
I bought a happy meal so I can get the minion figurine even tho my mom scolded me hehe
— Giaan Nguyen (@minipasta__) June 29, 2020
Finally went to my dentist and she scolded me like anything 😭
— ~~Tαɳเҡα ~~ (@tanika_11) July 6, 2020
I'm so sore, that I can't even get up to scold my puppy when he's chewing on my socks.
— Allie Lehman (@alliepal) July 22, 2009
Try using scold!
Is scold used correctly in the following sentence?
My coach was so happy with my impressive performance that he scolded me in front of the team.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse