scolded

Meanings

• Verb

  To reprimand or criticize severely and angrily.

  - "After her child misbehaved, the mother scolded him."
  - "The teacher scolded the students for talking during class."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scolded
old , mold , bold , told

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Variants

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scold , scolded , scolder , scolders , scolding , scolds

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to rebuke with harsh words'. From Old English scoldian, meaning 'to upbraid', related to scold 'reproach, rebuke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scold' comes from the Old English word 'scoldian', which means 'to upbraid'.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'scold's bridle' was a punishment used to silence women who were known to gossip or argue in public. The bridle had a metal bit that was inserted into the woman's mouth, making it difficult for her to speak.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Censure: A formal condemnation or criticism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scolded' is often used to describe a harsh reprimand or criticism. In Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', Kate is scolded by Petruchio to make her submissive.

How to Memorize "scolded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone angrily reprimanding someone else. Visualize the facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scolded' with the feeling of being criticized or reprimanded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Scolded means to upbraid'.

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