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.