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Scolding

Description:

Scolding refers to a harsh or angry rebuke or reprimand, often delivered to express disapproval or dissatisfaction towards someone's actions or behavior.

As a noun, scolding can also refer to the act of scolding someone, while as an adjective, it describes someone or something that scolds or is accustomed to scolding.

Additionally, scolding can be used as a verb to describe the act of reprimanding or rebuking someone in a harsh or angry manner.

Examples:

Noun (Act of scolding):

• Her scolding of her son made him realize the seriousness of his actions.
• I received a scolding from my teacher for not completing my homework.

Noun (Person accustomed to scolding):

• She is known to be a scolding when it comes to implementing strict rules.
• Despite being a scolding, she genuinely cares about her students' well-being.

Adjective (Someone or something that scolds):

• I always try to avoid her scolding remarks during meetings.
• The scolding cat hissed and scratched when approached.

Verb (Act of reprimanding in a harsh manner):

• The teacher scolded the disruptive student for interrupting the class.
• His parents would scold him whenever he arrived home late.

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