Scold

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

scold scolder nag nagger common scold

Definition: someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

Definition: A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

Verb

call on the carpet take to task rebuke rag trounce lecture reprimand jaw dress down call down scold chide berate bawl out remonstrate chew out chew up have words lambaste lambast

Definition: censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

grouch grumble scold

Definition: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"

Definition: To rebuke angrily.