scold

• Nom désignant une personne, surtout une femme, qui critique sans cesse ou trouve à redire sur tout de manière agaçante.

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.

   personne qui critique constamment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbattle-axfishwifeharridannagshrewtermagantvirago

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réprimander ou de gronder quelqu'un avec colère, en particulier un enfant, à propos de son comportement.

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.

   réprimander avec colère

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmonishberatecastigatechew outchidelecturerebukereprimandtell offupbraid

   Antonymescommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Express disapprovalB1informal

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

   réprimander

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmonishberatecastigatechidelecturerebukereprimandreprovetell offupbraid

   Antonymesapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise