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

In February, a California judge reportedly scolded Meta’s own lawyers for wearing the smart glasses in court. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate. — 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