word
Scold
Skohld
/ˈskoʊld/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scold
Dictionary meaning
Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault.
Examples
- The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car.
- They scolded about anything that they thought was wrong.
Synonyms: nag
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