scolding
the action of a person who scolds; a rebuke; reproof: I got a scolding for being late again.
Origin of scolding
1Other words from scolding
- un·scold·ing, adjective
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How to use scolding in a sentence
So far in the States, he has eschewed the roaring, pumping, and scolding so as not to antagonize his new teammates and opponents.
Masahiro Tanaka Is the Yankees' $155M Lethal Weapon and Strikeout Machine | Allen Barra | May 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut to see just how crazy this scolding is, we need some background.
The Republican Street Fight Over Transparency in Government | Lawrence Lessig | March 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo be sure, there was some scolding of the Republican Party, but very little.
Yes, they engaged in a great deal of the lecturing and scolding recommended by Charles Murray.
Yet when Palestinians do the same, they are met with scolding and resistance.
And she fell to scolding him in the way he usually loved,—but at the moment found less stimulating for some reason.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodHe was aware of his own helplessness; he felt almost like a boy scolding his own wise, affectionate mother.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodShe went down and led them out of the sun, scolding the quadroon for not being more attentive.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate Chopin"I believe Ethel took rather too much care," said Margaret, much more harassed by the scolding than by the pain.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeAt the sessions he sits swearing and scolding incessantly, and when he is at his worst—just think!
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
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