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 2024, a judge scolded both sides for excessive litigation and ruled for the trust to be dissolved and for the house to be sold. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Lawrence scolded the council members, who sat stoically through dozens of speeches. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 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

Mills was grabbed and scolded by defensive coordinator Aden Durde for his obvious no-no. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

The curious boys climbed onto the roof of their home for a better look, but climbed back down when scolded by their grandmother. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Kirson remembered, adding that, minutes later, the show’s production team scolded her. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026