scolding
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scolding
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at scold, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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But the dentist scolding you for not flossing more often may not own the business anymore.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra significantly declined as more Democrats entered the contest and Porter dealt with the fallout from videos of her cursing at an aide and scolding a reporter.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Caluori says that, along with Pollock's trailblazing example, he has taken heed of a training-ground scolding from former England captain Owen Farrell.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
And with responses from Russia and China limited to scolding statements, there is little reason not to keep pushing ahead.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
She returns to the surface, laughing, and it looks like the lifeguards are scolding her, but she doesn’t care.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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