1
: the action of one who scolds
2
: a harsh reproof
gave the child a sharp scolding for running into the road
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Now, some new Nissan drivers may get a gentle electronic scolding for driving too slowly.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
Wednesday’s speech was the latest step in Harris’ tone shift, with less of Biden’s corporate scolding, and more of his industrial policy goals.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
In May 2023, Mila gave her mother a scolding regarding the issue.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Spicer’s public scolding represents something new and dangerous.
—Gary J. Bass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2017
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
Wednesday’s speech was the latest step in Harris’ tone shift, with less of Biden’s corporate scolding, and more of his industrial policy goals.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
In May 2023, Mila gave her mother a scolding regarding the issue.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Spicer’s public scolding represents something new and dangerous.
—Gary J. Bass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2017
See all Example Sentences for scolding
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“Scolding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scolding. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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