Synonyms of scold

Antonyms of scold

Collocations of scold

scold harshly
Frequency: 70 %

She scolded him harshly for forgetting their anniversary.

scold sternly
Frequency: 60 %

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

scold angrily
Frequency: 50 %

He scolded his dog angrily for chewing up his shoes.

scold gently
Frequency: 40 %

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

Idiomatic Expressions for scold

  • Phrase: scold someone for
    Meaning: to criticize or reprimand someone for a specific action or behavior
    Usage: She scolded him for forgetting to pick up the groceries.