Synonyms of scolded

scolded

verb

past tense of scold

as in reprimanded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanded
• lectured
• criticized
• blamed
• admonished
• berated
• chastised
• upbraided
• attacked
• rebuked
• mocked
• faulted
• ragged
• castigated
• reproached
• lambasted
• chewed out
• flayed
• called down
• bawled out
• laid into
• reamed (out)
• hammered
• dressed down
• railed (at or against)
• slammed
• rated
• scored
• keelhauled
• jawed
• ranted (at)
• condemned
• basted
• tongue-lashed
• lashed
• denounced
• blasted
• knocked
• reproved
• read the riot act (to)
• reviled
• censured
• took to task
• excoriated
• ridiculed
• assailed
• harangued
• disparaged
• abused
• chid
• crucified
• belittled
• panned
• scoffed
• remonstrated (with)
• reprehended
• scourged
• vituperated
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• laced (into)
• dissed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• extolled
• lauded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scolded

Abe doesn’t like that Erin scolded him at his party about spilling his drink and not helping with the kids, and Erin is frustrated that none of her children will listen to her. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

For example, just recently, Musk publicly scolded the CEO of Delta in a scorching post on X when the airline did not partner with Starlink to provide Wi-Fi on Delta flights. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

But leaders seeking to encourage tourism scolded residents who warned of the danger on social media. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

District of Columbia Judge Ana Reyes angrily scolded government attorneys in a hearing to block the government from cutting down more trees at East Potomac Golf Course. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial after Perry was finally given the full, unredacted grand jury transcripts and scolded prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Many fans expressed confusion online, including Canadians, and even Fox News Contributor and US Marine Joey Jones scolded the decision. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

In fact, during testing, the handheld triggered nostalgic memories of playing Final Fantasy Legend and Mario Land 2 on long car rides to my grandparents' house, but without the eye strain and being scolded for playing in the dark as the sun set. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

For over a year, the White House has scolded and threatened the Smithsonian. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026