scolding

American  

[skohl-ding] / ˈskoʊl dɪŋ /

noun

1. the action of a person who scolds; a rebuke; reproof.

   I got a scolding for being late again.

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Other Word Forms

• unscolding adjective

Etymology

Origin of scolding

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; scold, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Cassiopeia’s piping, scolding voice was like a puppet version of Penelope’s.

From Literature

Lord Fredrick was in the midst of vigorously scolding some unfortunate person; his voice was hoarse and froggy, and now and then he made an odd, sneezy, barky sort of sound.

From Literature

Sure enough, staying calm and taking one’s time made the work go that much faster, for without all the scolding and rushing there were fewer mistakes made and everyone kept in good spirits.

From Literature

This isn’t about scolding parents for feeding their children unhealthy foods.

From The Wall Street Journal

In this episode, Amanda unpacks her combative style with reporters, including scolding the press and calling their questions “stupid.”

From Salon