Pronunciation: /skoʊld/

Definitions of scold

noun a person who habitually criticizes or reproves others

Example Sentences

A1 My mother gave me a scold for not cleaning my room.

A2 The teacher's scold made the student realize their mistake.

B1 Her scold was harsh but necessary to correct his behavior.

B2 The manager's scold was a wake-up call for the employee to improve their performance.

C1 The scold from the principal was a stern reminder of the school's rules.

C2 Despite the scold from her boss, she remained determined to succeed in her job.

verb to reprimand or criticize harshly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher scolded the student for not completing the homework.

A2 My mom scolded me for forgetting to feed the dog.

B1 The boss scolded the employee for being late to work.

B2 She scolded her friend for spreading rumors about her.

C1 The coach scolded the team for not putting in enough effort during practice.

C2 The manager scolded the sales team for not meeting their targets for the third quarter.

Examples of scold in a Sentence

formal The teacher had to scold the student for not completing the assignment on time.

informal Mom will scold us if we don't clean up our room before she gets home.

slang Don't scold me for being late, I had a good reason!

figurative The storm clouds scolded the land with heavy rain and thunder.

Grammatical Forms of scold

past tense

scolded

plural

scolds

comparative

more scolding

superlative

most scolding

present tense

scolds

future tense

will scold

perfect tense

have scolded

continuous tense

is scolding

singular

scold

positive degree

scold

infinitive

to scold

gerund

scolding

participle

scolding

Origin and Evolution of scold

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'scold' originated from Middle English 'scolden' which came from Old Norse 'skāld', meaning a poet or a person who composes abusive verses.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'scold' shifted from a poet to someone who habitually nags or criticizes others in a harsh or angry manner.