scolding

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden scharf zu tadeln oder zu rügen, oft in zorniger oder kritischer Weise.

A noun referring to the act of rebuking or reprimanding someone harshly, often in an angry or critical manner.

1. Harsh rebukeB1informal

   An act of angrily criticizing or reprimanding someone for their actions.

   Rüge

   • The teacher gave the student a scolding for being late.
   • She received a scolding from her mother after breaking the vase.
   • His boss delivered a harsh scolding over the missed deadline.

   Synonymeadmonitioncastigationchidinglecturerebukereprimandtongue-lashingupbraiding

   Antonymecommendationcomplimentpraise

• 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