scolding
/ˈskɒldɪŋ/ · scold·ing
noun
- a verbal reprimand or rebuke, especially one that is harsh or severe The teacher gave the student a scolding for talking back in class.
verb
- to rebuke or reprimand someone sharply, often in a loud or angry tone The mother scolded her child for drawing on the wall.
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Did you know? The word 'scolding' has been used in English since the 14th century, and its earliest recorded use was in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Interestingly, the term 'scold' was also used as a noun to describe a person, especially a woman, who was known for her sharp tongue and quarrelsome nature.