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scold

The word “scold” has 1 syllable: scold

It's pronounced as /skoʊld/

What is synonym and antonym for scold?

In the thesaurus, “scold” has 85 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scold along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scold

Antonyms for scold

Meanings of scold

  • verb
    1. To burn with hot liquid.
    2. To heat almost to boiling.
    3. To rebuke angrily.
  • noun
    1. A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher had to scold the students for talking during the exam.
  • He didn’t want to scold her, but she had crossed the line.
  • Parents should guide rather than constantly scold their children.
  • She began to scold the dog for chewing the furniture.
  • The manager had to scold the staff for being late again.

On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scold, such as: abuse, admonish, approve, assail, attack, bad-mouth, baste.

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