Teacher-Student Interactions

noun a person who habitually criticizes or reproves others

verb to reprimand or criticize harshly

• The teacher had to scold the student for not completing the assignment on time.
• Mom will scold us if we don't clean up our room before she gets home.
• Don't scold me for being late, I had a good reason!
• The storm clouds scolded the land with heavy rain and thunder.

noun a harsh or angry reprimand

verb present participle of scold

• The teacher gave a scolding to the students for not completing their homework on time.
• My mom gave me a scolding for forgetting to take out the trash.
• I got a scolding from my boss for being late to work again.
• The storm clouds gathered overhead, as if nature itself was preparing to give the earth a scolding.

verb to scold or criticize severely

• The teacher upbraided the student for not completing the assignment on time.
• She always upbraids me for leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
• My mom upbraided me for coming home late again.
• The coach upbraided the team for their lackluster performance on the field.