scold

language: en

definitions

  1. verb
    to speak angrily to someone in order to criticize or punish them
    en: to speak angrily to someone in order to criticize or punish them
  2. noun
    an angry remark or expression of disapproval
    en: an angry remark or expression of disapproval

examples

  1. The teacher scolded the student.

    The teacher scolded the student.

  2. He received a scold from his boss.

    He received a scold from his boss.