Definition of scold

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• scold is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• scold is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• scold is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of scold

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. common scold
  2. nag
  3. nagger
  4. scolder
• censure severely or angrily (verb)

  Examples

  1. The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car

  Synonyms

  1. bawl out
  2. berate
  3. call down
  4. call on the carpet
  5. chew out
  6. chew up
  7. chide
  8. dress down
  9. have words
  10. jaw
  11. lambast
  12. lambaste
  13. lecture
  14. rag
  15. rebuke
  16. remonstrate
  17. reprimand
  18. take to task
  19. trounce
• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude (verb)

  Examples

  1. He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong

  Synonyms

  1. grouch
  2. grumble

See definition of scold in Merriam Webster