scold

UK: skəʊld | US: skoʊld

Definition

  1. vt. to reprimand or criticize angrily

  2. n. a person who habitually criticizes or rebukes others

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Etymology

The word "scold" traces back to Old Norse skald, meaning "poet" or "bard," but it evolved in Middle English to denote someone who uses harsh language, eventually narrowing to its modern sense of "one who rebukes." The shift reflects a cultural association between poetic satire and verbal chastisement.

Examples

  1. The teacher scolded the students for being late.

  2. She scolded her dog for chewing the furniture.

  3. He’s known as the neighborhood scold for his constant complaints.

  4. Parents often scold children to teach them discipline.

  5. The manager scolded the team for missing the deadline.