Definitions

1. verb

to speak sharply to someone for something they have done or for not doing something

“She began to scold him for wasting so much time on the internet.”

2. noun

a person who speaks sharply to someone for something they have done or for not doing something

“The teacher was a scold and rarely praised the students.”

3. verb

to criticize or express strong disapproval of something

“The critics scolded the movie for its poor plot and character development.”