gently scold

Examples (10)

• Rose scolded the child gently for being naughty.
• The mother gently scolded her son for tracking mud into the house.
• I had to gently scold the puppy for chewing on my shoes.
• She gently scolds anyone who interrupts the meeting.
• The teacher was gently scolding the students for their lack of attention.
• He gently scolded his friend for working too hard without a break.
• Please gently scold him if he tries to eat the plants.
• Grandma would gently scold us whenever we didn't finish our vegetables.
• She gently scolded herself for forgetting the appointment.
• It is important to only gently scold a sensitive pet.