Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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scold | Yes | No | Yes | No |
reprimand | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scold (noun) | reprimand (noun) |
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someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
scold (verb) | reprimand (verb) |
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censure severely or angrily | rebuke formally |
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | censure severely or angrily |