English Explanatory Dictionary

scolding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of scold

Pronunciation

/ˈskoʊldɪŋ/

Word forms

scolding scoldings

Etymology

From scold + -ing.

Synonyms

berating chiding objurgation browbeating chockling correption dirdum down the banks dressing down going over jawing lecture rixation sermon scolding throughgoing

Related words

bollocking rollicking tongue lashing vituperation

Derived words

scolding stool
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