scold
/skəʊld/verb
उच्चारण स्कोल्ड
डाँटना, फटकारना, झिड़कना
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[T] ~ sb (for sth/for doing sth)
to speak angrily to somebody, especially a child, because they have done something wrong
डाँटना, फटकारना, झिड़कना
- Her mother scolded her for coming home late.
- The teacher scolded the boys for shouting in the corridor.
- My father scolded me for leaving the tap running.
+ 2 more examples
- The shopkeeper scolded the boy for touching the sweets.
- She never scolds her pupils in front of others.
Synonyms rebuke reprimand tell off
Opposite praise commend compliment
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[C] old-fashioned
a person, especially a woman, who often scolds
(पुराना) हमेशा डाँटने-झगड़ने वाली स्त्री
- The neighbours called her a scold.
- The old woman had a reputation in the lane as a bitter scold.
- The old woman was known as a scold who found fault with everyone.
+ 2 more examples
- In the play, the wife is shown as a scold.
- Nobody wanted to be called a scold, so she spoke more softly.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
scold somebody for (doing) something
Use 'for' to give the reason: scold a child for lying. After 'for' use a noun or -ing form.
कारण बताने के लिए 'for' आता है: scold a child for lying; 'for' के बाद noun या -ing रूप आता है।
- The teacher scolded Radhika for coming late.
- My mother scolded me for the mess.
be scolded by somebody
In the passive, the person who scolds is introduced by 'by': 'The boy was scolded by his father.'
Passive में डाँटने वाले व्यक्ति से पहले 'by' आता है: 'The boy was scolded by his father.'
- The students were scolded by the principal for littering.
scold + direct speech
The verb can introduce the angry words themselves: 'Don't touch that!' she scolded.
यह क्रिया क्रोध भरे शब्दों को स्वयं प्रस्तुत भी कर सकती है: 'Don't touch that!' she scolded।
- 'You should know better,' he scolded.
scold vs scold at
'Scold' is transitive: scold him, not 'scold at him'. The preposition 'at' goes with 'shout at' or 'be angry at'.
'Scold' transitive है: scold him, 'scold at him' नहीं; 'at' 'shout at' या 'be angry at' के साथ आता है।
- She scolded the boy, but did not shout at him.
+Collocations 4
adverb + scold
gentlysharplyangrilymildlyconstantlyharshly
- The coach angrily scolded the players after the defeat.
scold + object
a childa pupilan employeethe servantthe driver
- He scolded the driver for speeding.
scold + for
for lyingfor being latefor the mistakefor the noisefor breaking the glass
- She was scolded for breaking the glass.
scold + noun
tonguebridlescold in the village
- The old woman was known as a scold in the village.
“More examples 5
- Radhika's mother scolded her for watching TV before the exam.
परीक्षा से पहले टीवी देखने के लिए राधिका की माँ ने उसे डाँटा।
- The boss scolded the clerk for losing the file.
अधिकारी ने file खोने के लिए क्लर्क को डाँटा।
- The child ran away to avoid being scolded.
बच्चा डाँट से बचने के लिए भाग गया।
- He scolded himself for forgetting his umbrella.
छाता भूल जाने के लिए उसने अपने आप को कोसा।
- Don't scold him; he has already learnt his lesson.
उसे मत डाँटिए; उसने पहले ही सबक सीख लिया है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The teacher scolded at me.
✓ The teacher scolded me.
'Scold' is transitive and takes no 'at'.
'Scold' transitive है और इसके साथ 'at' नहीं आता।
✗ My father scolded me to coming late.
✓ My father scolded me for coming late.
The reason after 'scold' is introduced by 'for'.
'Scold' के बाद कारण 'for' से जोड़ा जाता है।
✗ He was scolded from his boss.
✓ He was scolded by his boss.
The agent in the passive takes 'by'.
Passive में कर्ता 'by' लेता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all express anger at someone's behaviour, but the strength and tone differ.
ये क्रियाएँ किसी के व्यवहार पर क्रोध व्यक्त करती हैं, पर उनकी तीव्रता और स्वर भिन्न हैं।
To speak angrily to someone, usually a child, about wrong behaviour.
किसी, प्रायः बच्चे, से गलत व्यवहार के बारे में क्रोध से बोलना।
- She scolded the boy for lying.
A formal word for a sharp, serious criticism by someone with authority.
अधिकार रखने वाले व्यक्ति की तीखी, गंभीर आलोचना के लिए औपचारिक शब्द।
- The judge rebuked the lawyer for his rudeness.
To tell someone officially that they have done wrong, often with a warning.
किसी को आधिकारिक रूप से बताना कि उसने गलत किया है, प्रायः चेतावनी के साथ।
- The officer was reprimanded for his negligence.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Scold sb for doing sth; the noun scolding ('get a scolding').
'scold sb for doing sth' आता है; noun scolding ('get a scolding')।