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