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scold vs common scold

common scold vs scold

scold and common scold both are nouns.

scold is a verb but common scold is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scold Yes No Yes No
common scold Yes No No No
As nouns, scold and common scold are synonyms defined as:
  • scold and common scold: someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Other synonyms of scold include nag, nagger, scolder.
scold (noun) common scold (noun)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scold (verb) common scold (verb)
censure severely or angrily
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Difference between scold and common scold

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