SCOLDED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SCOLDED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SCOLDED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Scold

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English (as a noun): probably from Old Norse skáld ‘skald’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: skəʊld
Dialects: British English
Definition:

remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily

Short Definition:

remonstrate with or rebuke someone angrily

Examples:
  • Mum took Anna away, scolding her for her bad behaviour

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