Scolded

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of scold form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

grouch rebuke reprimand reproach abuse admonish

Example

"It is not surprising that you should be scolded by your teacher."

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