scolded

Example Sentences

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Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals and told them to stop making her "macho men" cry on screen, an executive producer on the show has said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“You’re as defiant ... a defendant as this court has ever seen,” District Judge Matthew Barrett scolded her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The judge scolded the billionaire at least twice—once for his social media usage and second for saying if he loses this case, it’ll mean trouble for all charities in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has scolded reporters who ask basic questions about the war’s justification or objectives.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“Franz, you know that pancakes are not a part of your diet,” Hyacinth scolded as she circled the table laying out utensils.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser