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  • past tense form of scold.
  • past participle of scold.

scolded

ADJECTIVE
censured
Synonyms
Antonyms


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“Levels,” was how France legend Thierry Henry scolded the team on the Fox broadcast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

"You're never going to earn respect for doing that sort of thing," a tutor scolded the teens.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Her sister-in-law, Millicent Sedra, also spoke and scolded women who expect husbands to share housework.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

In Zambrano’s case, Gee scolded the government over how the detention unfolded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

“Hush, all of you,” scolded Habib, peering down the street.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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