ALL meanings of scolding
scold·ing
S s - noun scolding reprimand, telling off 1
- 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