Definition of Scold
Scold
scold


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to speak in an angry, harsh, critical way to someone who has done something perceived as wrong;

e.g. She scolds me for wasting food, because it's expensive and a lot of people go hungry every day.



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  • rake over the coals



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