as in talking-to
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as in reprimanding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of scolding
Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
In her reaction to his scolding, Bronwyn seems very small.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, some new Nissan drivers may get a gentle electronic scolding for driving too slowly.
—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
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His closing argument repeatedly delved into topics not admitted into evidence, drawing objections from prosecutors and, sometimes, scoldings from Boardman.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
In her reaction to his scolding, Bronwyn seems very small.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, some new Nissan drivers may get a gentle electronic scolding for driving too slowly.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scolding
Noun
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Never underestimate the combined powers of a Liv Benson talking-to and a New York slice.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Roberts pulled the reliever in, gave him what seemed like a fatherly talking-to, and – after Ramirez got out of the inning with the very next pitch – noted that sometimes the best course is not to yell and scream at a player.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
30 May 2024
Noun
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This lesson is universal for any business transitioning to serve larger, more complex customers.—
Bo Jiang,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, there’s an undoubtedly nationalistic aspect to Timestamp, fostered by scenes of students singing patriotic hymns or saluting the dead during moments of silence, as well as in the lessons teachers give them about Ukrainians bravely resisting Russian invaders.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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That tracks with a 2017 video lecture Baldoni gave as part of a Baha’i Teachings series titled What if Birth and Death Are Actually the Same?—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Americans were prepared for a lecture from Russia’s longtime foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who is well known for his tedious harangues.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, school punishment echoes—and exacerbates—historic racial injustice.—
Aaron Kupchik,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The State Supreme Court ruled last year that death by firing squad was a legal form of punishment even though it is largely viewed as an archaic form of justice that, according to polls, many Americans believe to be inhumane.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For her turn as a runway model, Pugh wore a set of spiky black false lashes that extended way past the outer corners of her eyes and allll the way up to the tippy-top of her brow.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bassett’s makeup included such details as a smokey eye with long lashes, a glowing complexion and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Nine goals, a 30-minute hat-trick, an unlikely comeback, a last-gasp winner, comedic errors and a dressing-down on the pitch at full-time, all played out in teeming rain in Lisbon, made this a night to remember.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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So, while O’Neil will be in constant dialogue with Mosquera about ensuring his actions do not cross a line and disadvantage his team, there are no plans for a dressing-down over Saturday nor moves to curb his fiery streak too much.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Aug. 2024
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The meltdown in artificial intelligence stock values this week punctuates Petek’s admonition.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Forgotten now is Carter’s admonition that natural gas should be considered a premium fuel because of its scarcity and conserved for ‘noble’ uses like petrochemicals.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Scolding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scolding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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