scold vs correct

scold is a noun but correct is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scold	Yes	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hyponym of scold; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scold:

Other hyponyms of scold include castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, brush down, tell off.

scold (noun)	correct (noun)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

scold (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	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

scold (verb)	correct (verb)
censure severely or angrily	treat a defect
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude	make right or correct
	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