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kvetch vs scold

scold vs kvetch

kvetch and scold both are nouns.

kvetch and scold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kvetch Yes No Yes No
scold Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scold is a hyponym of kvetch; that is, scold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kvetch:
  • kvetch: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • scold: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
kvetch (noun) scold (noun)
(Yiddish) a nagging complaint someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
(Yiddish) a constant complainer
kvetch (verb) scold (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness censure severely or angrily
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Difference between kvetch and scold

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