Scolding: meaning, definitions and examples

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scolding

[ ˈskəʊldɪŋ ]

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parenting

A scolding is a harsh or critical reprimand or rebuke, typically given to someone in authority.

Synonyms

lecture, rebuke, reprimand, reproach

Examples of usage

She gave her son a scolding for coming home late.
The teacher's scolding made the student feel ashamed and guilty.

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workplace

A scolding can also refer to a severe or formal criticism or disapproval given by a superior in a professional setting.

Synonyms

criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproach

Examples of usage

The boss gave him a scolding for his poor performance in the meeting.
She received a scolding from her manager for not meeting the deadline.

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informal

To scold means to angrily reprimand or criticize someone for their actions or behavior.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

She scolded her dog for chewing on the furniture.
The teacher scolded the students for talking during the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "scolding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repreensão

🇮🇳 डांटना

🇩🇪 Schelte

🇮🇩 cercaan

🇺🇦 догана

🇵🇱 nagana

🇯🇵 叱責 (しっせき)

🇫🇷 réprimande

🇪🇸 regaño

🇹🇷 azarlama

🇰🇷 꾸지람

🇸🇦 توبيخ

🇨🇿 pokárání

🇸🇰 pokarhanie

🇨🇳 责骂 (zémà)

🇸🇮 graja

🇮🇸 áminning

🇰🇿 жазғыру

🇬🇪 გინება

🇦🇿 danlama

🇲🇽 regaño

Word origin

The word 'scold' originated from Old Norse 'skald', which meant 'poet' or 'storyteller'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include 'one who censures or chides'. In the Middle Ages, a 'scold' was specifically a woman who was troublesome or abusive. The term 'scolding' has been used since the 14th century to describe harsh verbal reprimands or rebukes.