Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Scold.
How to pronounce scold:
US
Scold - as a noun
Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
common scoldnag4nagger8scolder10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Scold - as a verb
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawl outberate8call downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchide11dress downhave wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rag4rebuke12remonstrate13reprimand14take to tasktrounce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"My mother scolded me for forgetting to do my chores."
"The teacher scolded the students for being late to class."
"He scolded his dog for chewing on the furniture."
"The boss scolded the employees for not meeting their targets."
"She scolded her husband for leaving the dishes unwashed."
Word Game Points
Is SCOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scold is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCOLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SCOLD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scold is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCOLD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SCOLD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scold is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCOLD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
