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scolding |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scold \Scold\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scolded}; p. pr & vb n. {Scolding}.] [Akin to D. schelden G. schelten OHG. sceltan Dan. skielde.] 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scolding \Scold"ing\, a. & n. from {Scold}, v. {Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: scolding adj : who is rebuking severely; "the scolding father" n : rebuking a person harshly [syn: {chiding}, {objurgation}]
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