scolding Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun rebuking a person harshly
   chiding; objurgation; tongue-lashing.
   
2. verb censure severely or angrily
   call on the carpet; rag; dress down; remonstrate; chew out; take to task; call down; jaw; lambast; trounce; scold; chide; berate; chew up; have words; rebuke; reprimand; reproof; lecture; bawl out; lambaste.
   
   • The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
   • The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
   • The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
3. verb show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
   grouch; grumble; scold.
   
   • He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
   • We grumbled about the increased work load

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