What does scolding mean?
Definitions for scolding
scold·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashingnoun
rebuking a person harshly
Wiktionary
scoldingnoun
A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.
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scolding
Scolding is the act of criticizing someone, often angrily, for their bad behavior or mistakes. It's typically carried out by an individual in a position of authority such as parents, teachers, or bosses. The purpose of scolding is usually to correct or deter wrongful actions and encourage better behavior in future.
Webster Dictionary
Scolding
of Scold
Scolding
a. & n. from Scold, v
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of scolding in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of scolding in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of scolding in a Sentence
Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same.
He miscalculated about the West. I think he thought that... there would be some scolding, maybe a couple of sanctions, but he could withstand it, and he could continue, and he could move on, instead, he has inspired a resurgence of North Atlantic Treaty Organization. And the West is united in opposition and trying to provide not only sort of strengthening North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the flank countries on Ukraine's border, but also in providing support to Ukraine.
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