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SCOLDING
chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing
(noun) rebuking a person harshly
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
scolding (plural scoldings)
A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.
Verb
scolding
present participle of scold
Anagrams
• codlings, lingcods
Source: Wiktionary
Scold"ing,
Definition: a. & n. from Scold, v. Scolding bridle, an iron frame. See Brank, n., 2.
SCOLD
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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