Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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correct | No | Yes | Yes | No |
scold | Yes | No | Yes | No |
correct (noun) | scold (noun) |
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someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault |
correct (adjective) | scold (adjective) |
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free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth | |
correct in opinion or judgment | |
socially right or correct | |
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure |
correct (verb) | scold (verb) |
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treat a defect | censure severely or angrily |
make right or correct | show one's unhappiness or critical attitude |
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard | |
censure severely | |
fall in value | |
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | |
make reparations or amends for | |
adjust for |