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
Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The victim said he was singled out for laughing, scolded, and told to continue reading before being ordered into the hallway.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Rogers scolded Musk on Tuesday morning for his recent social media posts about the trial and threatened a gag order before the jury arrived in the courtroom.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
So far, to Trump’s dismay, the plaintiff has won some victories; a federal judge repeatedly scolded government lawyers and halted work.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Leon scolded Justice Department attorneys for arguing that the entire project needed to go forward for national security reasons, before previously distinguishing between the bunker below ground and the ballroom above ground.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Chappell also scolded the government lawyers for submitting evidence at the last minute ahead of Monday’s hearing showing that ICE and FDEM websites have now been updated to include information on the facility’s legal visit protocol.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Bennett said Nicholson and an assistant scolded her in front of the team after a game at Belmont in 2016 for throwing her helmet and claimed the umpire was on the verge of ejecting her.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Other times, Rodriguez encouraged her to sleep or scolded the Sacramento mother when stress led to too many cigarettes.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The victim said he was singled out for laughing, scolded, and told to continue reading before being ordered into the hallway.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Rogers scolded Musk on Tuesday morning for his recent social media posts about the trial and threatened a gag order before the jury arrived in the courtroom.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
So far, to Trump’s dismay, the plaintiff has won some victories; a federal judge repeatedly scolded government lawyers and halted work.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Leon scolded Justice Department attorneys for arguing that the entire project needed to go forward for national security reasons, before previously distinguishing between the bunker below ground and the ballroom above ground.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Chappell also scolded the government lawyers for submitting evidence at the last minute ahead of Monday’s hearing showing that ICE and FDEM websites have now been updated to include information on the facility’s legal visit protocol.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Bennett said Nicholson and an assistant scolded her in front of the team after a game at Belmont in 2016 for throwing her helmet and claimed the umpire was on the verge of ejecting her.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Other times, Rodriguez encouraged her to sleep or scolded the Sacramento mother when stress led to too many cigarettes.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scolded
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In this production, the Hispanic Romeo can only speak his native tongue at home and is reprimanded by his cousin Benvolio for daring to do so anywhere else.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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On Thursday Nixon was reprimanded by the House Rules and Ethics Committee for her loud protest on the House floor last month that disrupted the vote on new congressional district maps.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Verb
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For years, states such as New York and California have been run by politicians who seem to believe prosperity is permanent — an endless resource to be taxed a little more, regulated a little harder and lectured a little longer.—
Larry Clifton,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ratmoko is also a photographer, writer, and scholar who has lectured on intercultural communication schools including Yale University and the University of Zurich.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other candidates have criticized her and expressed their support for LGBTQ+ students — Rendon perhaps most pointedly.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Owens, who has frequently criticized Hunter Biden and his family over his business dealings, drug addiction, and the controversy surrounding his laptop, previewed a wide-ranging discussion touching on addiction, politics, faith, and Washington’s political culture.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The president blamed him for a massive sewage spill and excluded him from a historically bipartisan governors' meeting at the White House.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The drought is being blamed for an increase in bear sightings around Arvada, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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That is, until she’s condescended by her chic coworker Emily (Emily Blunt), admonished by Miranda, and given a makeover by Runway art director Nigel (Stanley Tucci).—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Scolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scolded. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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