scolding

• Nom désignant l'action de réprimander sévèrement quelqu'un, souvent avec colère ou sur un ton critique.

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.

   Réprimande sévère

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmonitioncastigationchidinglecturerebukereprimandtongue-lashingupbraiding

   Antonymescommendationcomplimentpraise

• 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