scold for
Frequency: 8.032.7 per million words
used to indicate the reason for the reprimand
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Examples (10)
- Rose scolded the child gently for being naughty.
- The teacher scolded the students for not completing their homework.
- My mother often scolds me for leaving my clothes on the floor.
- He was scolded by his boss for missing the deadline.
- Don't scold her for a small mistake; she's still learning.
- The coach scolded the team for their lack of effort during the game.
- She scolds herself for procrastinating on important tasks.
- I will never scold you for trying your best, even if you fail.
- Parents sometimes scold their children for telling lies.
- The manager scolded the employee for being consistently late.