scolding

scolding

English

Etymology

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English scold
English -ing
English scolding

    From scold + -ing.

    Pronunciation

    • (US) IPA(key): /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
    • Rhymes: (US) -oʊldɪŋ

    Noun

    scolding (plural scoldings)

    1. An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
      Synonyms: berating, chiding, objurgation; see also Thesaurus:scolding

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    Verb

    scolding

    1. present participle and gerund of scold

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