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scold

verb
/skoʊld/

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example Sentences

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

Synonyms

rebuke, reprimand, chide, criticize

Antonyms

praise, compliment, commend, applaud

Collocations

harshly scold, loudly scold, gently scold, severely scold, publicly scold

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