Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Common Scold.
Common Scold - as a noun
Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nag4nagger8scold8scolder10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The woman was known in the village as a common scold, constantly berating her neighbors for the smallest of things."
"Back in the colonial times, a common scold could be put in the stocks as punishment for their nagging and verbal abuse."
"The town council received numerous complaints about the common scold from frustrated residents."
"People would often avoid crossing paths with the common scold to escape her constant stream of criticism."
"The local newspaper published an article condemning the behavior of the common scold and its negative impact on the community."
