scold

Example Sentences

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And when moral scolds seized on excerpts of “Ulysses” — citing the Comstock Act’s ban on sending “obscene” material via U.S. mail — she protested.

From Los Angeles Times

Once, Oak View tried pitching itself to an artist who had been promoted by Live Nation, and was scolded by Live Nation Chief Executive Michael Rapino for doing so, according to the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal

She tried to muster the will to scold her pupils for the hundredth time that morning but found she could not.

From Literature

“Like a big sister who everyone ignores when cooing over the new baby,” she scolded herself sternly.

From Literature

Under normal circumstances, Penelope would have scolded the children for being disrespectful, although the truth was that she, too, often found Lady Constance to be a rather silly person.

From Literature