scold - Meaning in Malayalam

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scold - Meaning in Malayalam

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Definitions and Meaning of scold in English

scold noun

1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

   Synonyms

   common scold, nag, nag, nagger, scolder

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scold verb

1. censure severely or angrily

   Synonyms

   bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, take to task, trounce

   Examples

   • "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
   • "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"
   • "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
2. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

   Synonyms

   grouch, grumble

   Examples

   • "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"
   • "We grumbled about the increased work load"

Description

In the common law of crime in England and Wales, a common scold was a type of public nuisance—a troublesome and angry person who broke the public peace by habitually chastising, arguing, and quarrelling with their neighbours. Most punished for scolding were women, though men could be found to be scolds.

Also see "Common scold" on Wikipedia

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