scoldings
The word “scoldings” has 2 syllables: scold-ings
It's pronounced as /ˈskoʊl.dɪŋz/
What is synonym and antonym for scoldings?
In the thesaurus, “scoldings” has 34 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scoldings along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scoldings
- admonishments
- admonitions
- belittlements
- businesses
- castigations
- censures
- chastisements
- comminations
- condemnations
- criticisms
- damnations
- denunciations
- deprecations
- depreciations
- devils
- disparagements
- dressing-downs
- excoriations
- lashes
- lectures
- lessons
- objurgations
- pans
- punishments
- raps
- rebukes
- remonstrances
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reproofs
- riot acts
- strictures
- talking-tos
- tongue-lashings
Antonyms for scoldings
- acclamations
- approvals
- blessings
- citations
- commendations
- encomia
- encomiums
- endorsements
- eulogies
- honors
- indorsements
- panegyrics
- plaudits
- praises
- sanctions
- tributes
Meanings of scoldings
- noun
- A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.
Example Sentences
- The child was used to receiving frequent scoldings for his messy room.
- Despite the constant scoldings, he never changed his bad habits.
- Her grandmother's scoldings were always followed by warm hugs.
- The coach’s harsh scoldings motivated the players to improve.
- He laughed off the scoldings from his sister, knowing she cared.
On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scoldings, such as: acclamations, admonishments, admonitions, approvals, belittlements, blessings, businesses.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- businesses
- castigations
- censures
- chastisements
- comminations
- condemnations
- criticisms
- damnations
- denunciations
- deprecations
- depreciations
- devils
- disparagements
- dressing-downs
- excoriations
- lashes
- lectures
- lessons
- pans
- punishments
- raps
- rebukes
- remonstrances
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reproofs
- riot acts
- scoldings
- strictures
- talking-tos
- tongue-lashings
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- disparagements
- dressing-downs
- excoriations
- lashes
- lectures
- lessons
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- pans
- punishments
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- remonstrances
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