scold
verb (used with object)
scolded
Example Sentences
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“That’s a lousy excuse,” scolded former Speaker of the House John Boehner when I described my situation to him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
"You're never going to earn respect for doing that sort of thing," a tutor scolded the teens.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Her sister-in-law, Millicent Sedra, also spoke and scolded women who expect husbands to share housework.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
During a particularly chaotic debate last week, she scolded her opponents’ incessant interruptions and called out what she considered a double standard over her behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
“Takutuka chiremba,” the adults shouted in unison before they entered the garden: “We have scolded you, doctor.”
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
