scold

Meanings

• Verb

  To reprimand or criticize someone severely and angrily.

  - "She scolded her children for making a mess in the kitchen."
  - "The teacher scolded the student for cheating on the test."

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Pronunciation

1. /skoʊld/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scold
old , bold , mold , told , fold

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Variants

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scold , scolded , scolder , scolders , scolding , scolds

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Forms

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scolds, scolded, scolding

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Etymology

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Old English scoldan, from scold, a woman who complained or reviled. Related to scoldlaw, a law allowing a husband to punish his wife publicly for scolding or abusing him.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scold's bridle' comes from the Old English word 'bridel,' which means 'bit' or 'brace.'

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to scold or criticize someone directly in front of others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reprimand: A formal or serious warning or criticism.

2. Admonition: A warning or advice given to someone to prevent them from making a mistake or doing something harmful.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scold' has been used metaphorically to describe a person who criticizes excessively or unjustly. In art, there are depictions of the 'Scold's Bridle,' a device used in medieval Europe to punish women for scolding their husbands.

How to Memorize "scold"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone angrily reprimanding someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scold' with the image of a red face and raised voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Scold is a verb that makes someoneold'.

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