Definitions for scolding

scolding scold·ing

Spelling: [skohl-ding]
IPA: /ˈskoʊl dɪŋ/

Scolding is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 305 anagrams from letters in scolding (cdgilnos).

Definitions for scolding

noun

  1. the action of a person who scolds; a rebuke; reproof:
  2. a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
  3. common scold.

verb (used with object)

  1. to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand:

verb (used without object)

  1. to find fault; reprove.
  2. to use abusive language.

Origin of scolding

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at scold, -ing1

Examples for scolding

The king-birds have come, and the corn-planter, the scolding bob-o-link.

Yet when Palestinians do the same, they are met with scolding and resistance.

"You come just in time to give him a scolding," he said, with an affectation of liveliness.

Isn't mother ugly and cross and scolding to me all the time?

Her scolding, however, seemed to have more effect on Khalid than my reasoning.

If you have the pleasure of scolding, I surely can have that of crying.

So far in the States, he has eschewed the roaring, pumping, and scolding so as not to antagonize his new teammates and opponents.

But to see just how crazy this scolding is, we need some background.

To be sure, there was some scolding of the Republican Party, but very little.

Yes, they engaged in a great deal of the lecturing and scolding recommended by Charles Murray.

Word Value for scolding
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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