scolding

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de reprender o regañar a alguien con dureza, a menudo en tono de enfado o crítica.

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.

   reprimenda

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadmonitioncastigationchidinglecturerebukereprimandtongue-lashingupbraiding

   Antónimoscommendationcomplimentpraise

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reprender o criticar con enfado a alguien, especialmente a un niño, por su comportamiento.

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.

   reprender con enojo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadmonishberatecastigatechew outchidelecturerebukereprimandtell offupbraid

   Antónimoscommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Express disapprovalB1informal

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

   regañar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadmonishberatecastigatechidelecturerebukereprimandreprovetell offupbraid

   Antónimosapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise