Pronunciation: /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
noun a harsh or angry reprimand
A1 She received a scolding from her teacher for not doing her homework.
A2 The child was upset after receiving a scolding from his parents for breaking the vase.
B1 The manager gave the employee a scolding for being late to work again.
B2 After receiving a scolding from her boss, she made sure to double-check all her work.
C1 The scolding he received from his mentor made him realize he needed to improve his performance.
C2 Despite the scolding from her colleagues, she remained calm and focused on finding a solution to the problem.
verb present participle of scold
A1 The teacher scolded the student for not doing their homework.
A2 She scolded her dog for chewing on the furniture.
B1 The manager scolded the employee for being late to work again.
B2 The coach scolded the team for not putting in enough effort during practice.
C1 The mother scolded her child for running into the street without looking.
C2 The judge scolded the defendant for showing disrespect in the courtroom.
formal The teacher gave a scolding to the students for not completing their homework on time.
informal My mom gave me a scolding for forgetting to take out the trash.
slang I got a scolding from my boss for being late to work again.
figurative The storm clouds gathered overhead, as if nature itself was preparing to give the earth a scolding.
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