scolding
noun
- act of criticism
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English scold English -ing English scolding From scold + -ing.
- An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English scold English -ing English scolding From scold + -ing.
- present participle and gerund of scold