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SCOLDING

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1 sense for scolding as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Chiding
- Scolding
- Objurgation
- Tongue-lashing
Definitions:
- rebuking a person harshly

2 senses for scold as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Call on the carpet
- Take to task
- Rebuke
- Rag
- Trounce
- Reproof
- Lecture
- Reprimand
- Jaw
- Dress down
- Call down
- Scold
- Chide
- Berate
- Bawl out
- Remonstrate
- Chew out
- Chew up
- Have words
- Lambaste
- Lambast
Definitions:
- censure severely or angrily
Examples:
- The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
- The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
- The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
Synonyms:
- Grouch
- Grumble
- Scold
Definitions:
- show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Examples:
- He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
- We grumbled about the increased work load

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