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Vocabulary Entry
scolding
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A reprimand or expression of disapproval.
Example Sentences
"The teacher's scolding made the students feel ashamed."
"He received a scolding for being late to the meeting."
"Her scolding was loud enough to be heard down the hall."
V
verb
To reprimand or express disapproval of someone, often in an angry or critical manner.
Example Sentences
"She was scolding her son for not doing his homework."
"The manager scolded the team for missing the deadline."
"He tends to scold anyone who makes a mistake in the project."