Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Scolds.
Scolds - 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)
Scolds - 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
"She scolds her children for leaving their toys scattered around the house."
"The teacher scolds the students for not doing their homework."
"He scolds his dog when it jumps on the furniture."
"My boss scolds me whenever I make a mistake at work."
"The coach scolds the players for not following the game plan."
Word Game Points
Is SCOLDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scolds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCOLDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SCOLDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scolds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCOLDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SCOLDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scolds is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCOLDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.