The definition of the word 'scold' as a verb is to find fault. The definition of 'scold' used as a noun would be a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
Yes
The word 'scold' is not an Irish Gaelic word.
There is only one syllable in the word "scold" :P
scold is to berate as home is to hall
The word "scold" in Tagalog is "pagsita" or "pagsitaan."
"Scold" is more colloquial than "reprimand." "Scold" is commonly used in everyday conversation to criticize or reprove someone informally, while "reprimand" is more formal and typically used in professional or official settings.
I don't like to scold you for things I've told you not to do.
No, the word "scold" does not have a long "o" sound. It is pronounced with a short "o" sound.
My teacher used to scold me for not completing my homework on time.
* censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car" * To rate or chide vehemently; to scold or lecturecriticism
The teacher had to scold the students for misbehaving during the class.
She had to scold her dog for chewing on the furniture again.