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- [skohl-ding]
- /ˈskoʊl dɪŋ/
- /skəʊld/
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- [skohl-ding]
- /ˈskoʊl dɪŋ/
Definitions of scolding word
- noun scolding a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech. 1
- noun scolding common scold. 1
- verb with object scolding to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late. 1
- verb without object scolding to find fault; reprove. 1
- verb without object scolding to use abusive language. 1
- noun scolding reprimand, telling off 1
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Origin of scolding
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at scold, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Scolding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scolding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scolding
adj scolding
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
- calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
noun scolding
- admonishment — to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
- admonition — An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour.
- castigation — to criticize or reprimand severely.
- earful — an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
- hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
adjective scolding
- cavillous — Characterized by caviling, or disposed to cavil; quibbling.
- exceptive — Exceptional, having an exception.
- obloquious — Containing obloquy; reproachful.
- overcritical — excessively critical; hypercritical.
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