'Scolding' definitions:
Definition of 'scolding'
(from WordNet)
noun
Definition of 'Scolding'
From: GCIDE
- Scold \Scold\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Scolding.] [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde.] To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant. [1913 Webster]
- Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever I was forced to scold. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Scolding'
From: GCIDE
- Scolding \Scold"ing\, a. & n. from Scold, v. [1913 Webster]
- Scolding bridle, an iron frame. See Brank, n., 2. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'scolding'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- admonishment,
- admonition,
- beef,
- beefing,
- bellyache,
- bellyaching,
- bitch,
- bitching,
- castigation,
- chastisement,
- chiding,
- complaining,
- complaint,
- correction,
- destructive criticism,
- dissent,
- faultfinding,
- grievance,
- gripe,
- griping,
- groan,
- groaning,
- grouse,
- grousing,
- grumbling,
- holler,
- howl,
- kick,
- kicking,
- lecture,
- lesson,
- murmuring,
- objurgation,
- peeve,
- peevishness,
- pet peeve,
- petulance,
- protest,
- querulousness,
- rating,
- rebuke,
- reprehension,
- reprimand,
- reproach,
- reprobation,
- reproof,
- reproval,
- sermon,
- sniping,
- spanking,
- squawk,
- squawking,
- upbraiding,
- whining,
- yapping