B1verbrelationshipsemotions
US/skoʊld/
UK/skəʊld/
to speak angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong
In context
Her mother scolded her for coming home after midnight.
The teacher scolded the boys for running in the corridor.
I felt scolded, even though he spoke quietly.
Words that go with scold
verb + noun
- scold a childDon't scold a child in front of others.
- get scoldedI got scolded for leaving the door open.
verb + preposition
- scold forHe was scolded for being late.
adverb + verb
- gently scoldShe gently scolded him for forgetting.
verb + adverb
- scold severelyThe coach scolded the team severely.
- scold angrilyHe scolded the dog angrily.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
scold aboutCorrect: scold for