- scolding
- noun
I'll be in Mr. Kling's office getting my weekly scolding
Syn:rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, admonishment, remonstration, lecture, upbraiding; informal talking-to, rap over the knuckles, dressing-down, earful, roasting; formal castigation
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Scolding — Scold ing, a. & n. from {Scold}, v. [1913 Webster] {Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scolding — index critical (faultfinding), criticism, diatribe, disparagement, objurgation, obloquy, outcry, rebuff … Law dictionary
scolding — n. 1) to give smb. a scolding 2) to get, receive a scolding * * * [ skəʊldɪŋ] receive a to get to give smb. a scolding … Combinatory dictionary
scolding — Mere clamor, railing, personal reproof. Argument dignifies the orator and instructs and convinces the auditor. Scolding relieves somewhat the hysteria of the scolder, but only amuses or irritates the hearer. Argument is the professional weapon of … Ballentine's law dictionary
Scolding — Scold Scold, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scolded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Scolding}.] [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde.] To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scolding — noun Date: 1547 1. the action of one who scolds 2. a harsh reproof < gave the child a sharp scolding for running into the road > … New Collegiate Dictionary
scolding — /skohl ding/, n. the action of a person who scolds; a rebuke; reproof: I got a scolding for being late again. [1425 75; late ME; see SCOLD, ING1] * * * … Universalium
scolding — noun A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child … Wiktionary
Scolding — This very unusual name is of Anglo Saxon origin and is a locational surname from a lost place called Scadding or Shading in East Anglia, thought to have been situated near the place called Shading field in Suffolk. The latter is recorded in the… … Surnames reference
scolding — Synonyms and related words: admonishment, admonition, beef, beefing, bellyache, bellyaching, bitch, bitching, castigation, chastisement, chiding, complaining, complaint, correction, destructive criticism, dissent, faultfinding, grievance, gripe,… … Moby Thesaurus
