severely scold

Frequency: 7.015.1 per million words

to reprimand in a harsh or strict manner

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Examples (10)

  • The teacher severely scolded the student for cheating.
  • Parents should avoid scolding their children severely in public.
  • He was severely scolded by his boss for missing the deadline.
  • If you severely scold someone, they might become defensive.
  • She felt bad after having to scold her team member severely for the error.
  • The coach scolded the players severely after their poor performance.
  • Don't severely scold a pet; it might make them afraid.
  • Despite being severely scolded, the child continued to misbehave.
  • The manager had to severely scold the entire department for their lack of effort.
  • It's sometimes necessary to scold someone severely to make them understand the gravity of their mistake.