Definition of scolding Scolding

/skowˈldɪŋ/ - [skowlding] -

We found 6 definitions of scolding from 4 different sources.

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What does scolding mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

scolding - rebuking a person harshly
  chiding, objurgation, tongue-lashing
  rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • scolding (Noun)
    A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.
  • scolding (Verb)
    Present participle of scold.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • scolding (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Scold
  • scolding
    a. & n. from Scold, v.

Part of speech

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  • scolding, verb, gerund of scold (infinitive).
  • scolding, noun, singular of scoldings.

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