scold

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, besonders eine Frau, die ständig Fehler findet oder andere in ärgerlicher Weise kritisiert; auch eine Person, die oft schimpft oder nörgelt.

A noun referring to a person, especially a woman, who habitually finds fault or criticizes others in an irritating manner.

1. A person who constantly criticizesB2formal

   A person, especially a woman, who habitually finds fault or complains in a nagging manner.

   Nörgler

   • The old scold next door complained about our music again.
   • She was known as the village scold for her constant nagging.
   • He called her a scold for always pointing out his mistakes.

   Synonymebattle-axfishwifeharridannagshrewtermagantvirago

• Verb, das ausdrückt, jemanden – besonders ein Kind – wegen seines Verhaltens ärgerlich zu tadeln oder zu rügen.

A verb used to indicate the act of angrily criticizing or reprimanding someone, especially a child, for their behavior.

1. Reprimand angrilyB1formal

   To criticize someone angrily, usually for doing something wrong.

   Ausschimpfen

   • The teacher scolded the student for not doing his homework.
   • She scolded her son for running into the street.
   • He was scolded by his boss for being late to the meeting.

   Synonymeadmonishberatecastigatechew outchidelecturerebukereprimandtell offupbraid

   Antonymecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Express disapprovalB1informal

   To show unhappiness or a critical attitude toward someone's actions.

   Missbilligung ausdrücken

   • My mother scolded me for leaving my clothes on the floor.
   • The coach scolded the team after their poor performance.
   • Don't scold him; he didn't mean to break the vase.

   Synonymeadmonishberatecastigatechidelecturerebukereprimandreprovetell offupbraid

   Antonymeapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise