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.