noun
a person who habitually criticizes or reproves others
verb
to reprimand or criticize harshly
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The teacher had to scold the student for not completing the assignment on time.
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Mom will scold us if we don't clean up our room before she gets home.
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Don't scold me for being late, I had a good reason!
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The storm clouds scolded the land with heavy rain and thunder.