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SCOLD
scold, scolder, nag, nagger, common scold
(noun) someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
grouch, grumble, scold
(verb) show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude; “He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong”; “We grumbled about the increased work load”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
scold (plural scolds)
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
Synonyms
• See Thesaurus:shrew
Etymology 2
Verb
scold (third-person singular simple present scolds, present participle scolding, simple past and past participle scolded)
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
Synonyms
• See Thesaurus:criticize
Anagrams
• clods, colds
Source: Wiktionary
Scold, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Scolding.] Etym: [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde.]
Definition: To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant. Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever I was forced to scold. Shak.
Scold, v. t.
Definition: To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity.
Scold, n.
1. One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew. She is an irksome, brawling scold. Shak.
2. A scolding; a brawl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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