scolded
The word “scolded” has 2 syllables: scold-ed
It's pronounced as /ˈskoʊl.dɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for scolded?
In the thesaurus, “scolded” has 58 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scolded along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scolded
- abused
- admonished
- assailed
- attacked
- bad-mouthed
- basted
- bawled out
- belittled
- berated
- blamed
- blasted
- called down
- castigated
- censured
- chastised
- chewed out
- chid
- chided
- condemned
- criticized
- crucified
- denounced
- disparaged
- dissed
- dressed down
- excoriated
- faulted
- flayed
- hammered
- harangued
- jawed
- keelhauled
- knocked
- laid into
- lambasted
- lashed
- lectured
- mocked
- panned
- put down
- ragged
- rated
- rebuked
- reprehended
- reprimanded
- reproached
- reproved
- reviled
- ridiculed
- scoffed
- scored
- scorned
- scourged
- slammed
- tongue-lashed
- took to task
- upbraided
- vituperated
Antonyms for scolded
- approved
- endorsed
- extolled
- indorsed
- lauded
- praised
- sanctioned
Meanings of scolded
- verb
- To burn with hot liquid.
- To heat almost to boiling.
- To rebuke angrily.
Example Sentences
- The teacher scolded him for not completing his homework.
- She scolded the child gently for spilling the juice.
- He was scolded by his boss for being late to the meeting.
- They scolded the dog after it ran out into the street.
- I felt bad after I scolded my friend over a simple mistake.
On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scolded, such as: abused, admonished, approved, assailed, attacked, bad-mouthed, basted.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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