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
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Recent Examples of scolded
Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Well versed in what the lunar surface truly offers, Britt scolded a number of arty accounts of lunar territory promulgated by both NASA and commercial space ventures.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
During the June 16 interview with Vance, Goldberg attempted to move the show along to a commercial break and scolded Navarro when the latter tried to press on with a question anyway.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
This time, however, Charlotte promptly scolded him for his untoward behavior.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Four years ago, Infantino scolded critics during a news conference ahead of the opener in Qatar.
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Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
And last year, Vice President Vance scolded his German hosts at the Munich Security Conference for isolating hard-right parties that organize around white nationalism.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
The child, now 6 years old, only hears her full name when she's being scolded — though Kendra and Bill are currently trying to undo that pattern.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Well versed in what the lunar surface truly offers, Britt scolded a number of arty accounts of lunar territory promulgated by both NASA and commercial space ventures.
—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
During the June 16 interview with Vance, Goldberg attempted to move the show along to a commercial break and scolded Navarro when the latter tried to press on with a question anyway.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
This time, however, Charlotte promptly scolded him for his untoward behavior.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Four years ago, Infantino scolded critics during a news conference ahead of the opener in Qatar.
—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
And last year, Vice President Vance scolded his German hosts at the Munich Security Conference for isolating hard-right parties that organize around white nationalism.
—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
The child, now 6 years old, only hears her full name when she's being scolded — though Kendra and Bill are currently trying to undo that pattern.
—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scolded
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
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Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.
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It was also being lectured by people who presented a formulaic perspective on a complicated future that the class of 2026 is already navigating.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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In Guadalajara, South Korea’s opening day win against Czech Republic was headlined by empty seats, which FIFA blamed on several fans watching the game from the stadium concourses.
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Officials directly blamed the unrest on severe staffing shortages.
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Beyond failing to qualify for the 2024 Euros, Barbarez admonished the association’s leadership for its 2022 decision to schedule friendlies with Russia soon after it was banned by FIFA and UEFA for invading Ukraine.
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Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Judge Timothy Mazzei then admonished Heuermann.
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“Scolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scolded. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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