scolding

noun
UK: /ˈskəʊldɪŋ/
US: /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/

  1. Speaking to someone angrily because they have done something wrong.

    1. I got a scolding for being late.
    2. The child received a stern scolding for playing near the busy road, which worried his parents.

  2. A harsh reprimand or expression of disapproval.

    1. She gave him a scolding about his messy room.
    2. After forgetting his anniversary, he knew he was in for a serious scolding from his wife.

Synonyms

rebuke reprimand reproach
scolding verb

  1. To speak to someone angrily or critically, often for doing something wrong.

    1. Mom is scolding me for making a mess.
    2. The teacher was scolding the students for not completing their homework assignments on time.

  2. To reprimand someone severely or express strong disapproval.

    1. He tends to scold his dog when it barks too much.
    2. The manager scolded the employee for their repeated tardiness, emphasizing the need for punctuality.
scolding adjective

  1. Used to describe someone who is always criticizing or finding fault.

    1. She has a scolding tone.
    2. The old woman had a scolding manner, always finding fault with everything everyone did.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scolding" in English means: Speaking to someone angrily because they have done something wrong., A harsh reprimand or expression of disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "scolding" is /ˈskəʊldɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scolding": rebuke, reprimand, reproach.

Example usage of "scolding": "I got a scolding for being late.". More examples on the page.