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单词 scolding
释义

scolding

noun

scold·​ing ˈskōl-diŋ How to pronounce scolding (audio)
1
: the action of one who scolds
2
: a harsh reproof
gave the child a sharp scolding for running into the road

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Barrymore seems to hold no bitterness about this paternalistic scolding. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 Alas, Hightower's scolding makes no impact on Daemon, who flexes his power with the help of Caraxes' mighty roar. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 There was a time during the pandemic when the scene at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita would have evoked gasps and much scolding. Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 At this point, McCarthy's scolding of Greene is pointless. Chris Cillizza, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 After a proper scolding, the worker finds a strange videotape in the back alley, takes it home, and discovers an Eighties-style exercise tape. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2022 Wednesday marked just their second practice together, but as evidenced by Haliburton's lighthearted scolding of Brogdon, the two are quickly building a rapport. James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2022 Donald earlier had gathered the defense together for a combination scolding and pep talk. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2022 Enough to trigger another scolding from the energy-conscious electronic nanny. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

scolding 1 of 2

noun

as in lesson

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • lesson
  • lecture
  • punishment
  • admonishment
  • tongue-lashing
  • talking-to
  • dressing-down
  • chastisement
  • castigation
  • admonition
  • lash
  • remonstrance
  • criticism
  • damnation
  • rap
  • reprimand
  • rebuke
  • disparagement
  • devil
  • condemnation
  • belittlement
  • denunciation
  • censure
  • business
  • depreciation
  • excoriation
  • reproof
  • deprecation
  • pan
  • reproach
  • riot act
  • commination
  • stricture
  • objurgation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • praise
  • commendation
  • endorsement
  • citation
  • indorsement
  • tribute
  • honor
  • approval
  • acclamation
  • eulogy
  • sanction
  • blessing
  • encomium
  • plaudit(s)
  • panegyric
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scolding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of scold
as in reprimanding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • reprimanding
  • lecturing
  • criticizing
  • admonishing
  • blaming
  • upbraiding
  • berating
  • chastising
  • mocking
  • rebuking
  • attacking
  • ragging
  • flaying
  • faulting
  • tongue-lashing
  • castigating
  • lambasting
  • jawing
  • chiding
  • reproaching
  • keelhauling
  • bawling out
  • hammering
  • calling down
  • chewing out
  • dressing down
  • rating
  • laying into
  • basting
  • slamming
  • lashing
  • scoring
  • condemning
  • reproving
  • haranguing
  • blasting
  • reviling
  • belittling
  • excoriating
  • disparaging
  • denouncing
  • reaming (out)
  • taking to task
  • censuring
  • ridiculing
  • ranting (at)
  • knocking
  • railing (at or against)
  • abusing
  • reading the riot act (to)
  • crucifying
  • assailing
  • scoffing
  • panning
  • scourging
  • bad-mouthing
  • scorning
  • vituperating
  • dissing
  • remonstrating (with)
  • reprehending
  • lacing (into)
  • putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approving
  • endorsing
  • praising
  • sanctioning
  • indorsing
  • lauding
  • extolling
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