English definition of Scold

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of scold

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of scold is as below...

Scold (v. i.) To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant..

Lern More About Scold

☛ Wiki Definition of Scold

☛ Wiki Article of Scold

☛ Google Meaning of Scold

☛ Google Search for Scold

Shrewish :: Shrewish (a.) having the qualities of a shrew; having a scolding disposition; froward; peevish.

Scold :: Scold (v. t.) To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity..

Callet :: Callet (v. i.) To rail or scold.

Nag :: Nag (v. t. & i.) To tease in a petty way; to scold habitually; to annoy; to fret pertinaciously.

Claw :: Claw (n.) To rail at; to scold.

Branks :: Branks (n.) A scolding bridle, an instrument formerly used for correcting scolding women. It was an iron frame surrounding the head and having a triangular piece entering the mouth of the scold..

Brawl :: Brawl (v. i.) To complain loudly; to scold.

Fractious :: Fractious (a.) Apt to break out into a passion; apt to scold; cross; snappish; ugly; unruly; as, a fractious man; a fractious horse..

Jobation :: "Jobation (n.) A scolding; a hand, tedious reproof..

Rattle :: Rattle (n.) A scolding; a sharp rebuke.

Frab :: Frab (v. i. & t.) To scold; to nag.

Jaw :: Jaw (v. i.) To scold; to clamor.

Cucking Stool :: Cucking stool () A kind of chair formerly used for punishing scolds, and also dishonest tradesmen, by fastening them in it, usually in front of their doors, to be pelted and hooted at by the mob, but sometimes to be taken to the water and ducked; -- called also a castigatory, a tumbrel, and a trebuchet; and often, but not so correctly, a ducking stool..

Flite :: Flite (v. i.) To scold; to quarrel.

Scold :: Scold (n.) One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew..

Jawing :: Jawing (n.) Scolding; clamorous or abusive talk.

Altercative :: Altercative (a.) Characterized by wrangling; scolding.

Fault-finder :: Fault-finder (n.) One who makes a practice of discovering others' faults and censuring them; a scold.

Wig :: Wig (v. t.) To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.

Callet :: Callet (n.) A trull or prostitute; a scold or gossip.