scold

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[edit] Etymology

From Old Norse skald "poet". English since the 12th century.

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[edit] Noun

scold (plural scolds)

1. (obsolete) A person fond of abusive language, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

[edit] Related terms

• scold's bridle

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[edit] Verb

to scold (third-person singular simple present scolds, present participle scolding, simple past and past participle scolded)

1. To rebuke.
   • 1813: Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

     A week elapsed before she could see Elizabeth without scolding her —

[edit] Synonyms

• objurgate
• rebuke
• See also Wikisaurus:reprehend

[edit] Translations

[edit] Anagrams

• clods
• colds