<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late</li><li>Synonyms: censure, reprove</li><li>Antonyms: praise</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to find fault; reprove</li><li>to use abusive language</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech</li><li>common scold</li></ul>