Sentences

scold in a sentence

v. i.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Definition

To scold means to reprimand or criticize someone angrily or sternly for their behavior or actions.

Sample Sentences

  1. She gently scolded her son for not completing his homework on time.
  2. The teacher had to scold the students for talking during the lesson.
  3. After the incident, he felt it was necessary to scold his friend for being reckless.
  4. Despite her disappointment, she tried not to scold him too harshly for the mistake.
  5. He was scolded by his manager for arriving late to the important meeting.
  6. Her mother would scold her whenever she forgot to do her homework.
  7. The teacher decided to scold the student for having his phone out during class.
  8. He felt embarrassed when his boss scolded him in front of his colleagues.
  9. Despite the scolding, the child could not help but laugh at the funny mistake.
  10. She knew that scolding him wouldn’t solve the problem, so she chose to talk calmly instead.
  11. She didn't mean to scold him in front of his friends.
  12. After the incident, it was hard for her not to scold him for being careless.
  13. He felt guilty when he realized he had scolded his dog for no reason.
  14. Parents often scold their children to teach them important lessons about responsibility.