noun a person who habitually criticizes or reproves others
verb to reprimand or criticize harshly
Parents often scold their children when they misbehave in order to discipline them.
Teachers may scold students for not paying attention in class or for not completing their homework.
Partners may scold each other for forgetting important dates or for not fulfilling promises.
Managers may scold employees for not meeting deadlines or for making mistakes on projects.
Pet owners may scold their pets for chewing on furniture or having accidents in the house.
A teacher may scold a student for misbehaving in class.
A manager may scold an employee for not meeting deadlines or underperforming.
A parenting coach may advise parents on effective ways to scold their children without causing harm.
A sports coach may scold a player for not following game strategies or making mistakes during a match.