Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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scold | Yes | No | Yes | No |
castigate | No | No | Yes | No |
scold (noun) | castigate (noun) |
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someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault |
scold (verb) | castigate (verb) |
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censure severely or angrily | censure severely |
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | inflict severe punishment on |