scold

Example Sentences

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At one point, the judge even scolded the officers for being too lenient with her.

From The Wall Street Journal

Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.

From Los Angeles Times

The other man, after getting to his feet, appears to continue scolding Ritchson before the actor and his family drive off.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike the former head matron, who shrieked and scolded endlessly in her rusted-hinge voice, this woman worked in a terrifying silence.

From Literature

I noticed then she hadn’t drunk anything again from her glass of water, and scolded her gently, which she was quite used to by now.

From Literature