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SCOLDS Synonyms

There are 42 synonyms of the word scolds. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word scolds. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCOLDS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1admonishes
verbv
2berates
verbv
3blames
verbv
4castigates
verbv
5censures
verbv
6chastises
verbv
7chides
verbv
8condemns
verbv
9criticizes
verbv
10denounces
verbv
11lambastes
verbv
12rebukes
verbv
13reprimands
verb, nounv, n
14reproaches
nounn
15reproves
verbv
16upbraids
verbv
17vilifies
verbv
18berate
verbv
19chide
verbv
20grouch
nounn

Best Hypernyms For SCOLDS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scolds, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
complain criticise criticize kick knock kvetch plain quetch admonishes berates censures chides criticizes lectures rebukes reprimands reproaches upbraids
Phrases (4)
disagreeable personpick apartsound offunpleasant person

Alternatives for ADMONISHES

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