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to scold
[VERB] MAIN VERB
1
censure severely or angrily
3
to make a series of sharp and angry calls, often used by birds to warn potential threats or predators
Examples
1. The angry parent scolded their child for not doing homework.
2. The strict grandmother scolded her granddaughter for speaking out of turn, saying that children should be seen and not heard to emphasize the importance of obedience and respect for elders.
3. Shawn scolds his brother for reeking of Ruth Buddha Ginsburg.
4. That is, scold the ruler.
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