scolding

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/ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To burn with hot liquid.“to scald the hand”
To heat almost to boiling.“Scald the milk until little bubbles form.”

verb

To rebuke angrily.

noun

A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.

Related words

Synonyms

chiding objurgation earful reproof cursing blaming criticism accusing calling criticizing talking-to berating flyting throughgoing talking to jawing

Associated

chit syllable letting wives asks telling behaviour calls call cat tells daughters

Rhymes

holding withholding molding upholding unfolding beholding handholding folding shareholding landholding

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