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SCOLDS Synonyms

There are 42 synonyms of the word scolds. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word scolds. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCOLDS

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admonishes
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berates
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

blames
verbv
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

castigates
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censures
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastises
verbv
verb

• censure severely

chides
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

condemns
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

criticizes
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denounces
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

lambastes
verbv
verb

• To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.

• (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

rebukes
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimands
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaches
nounn
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

reproves
verbv
verb

• take to task

upbraids
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

vilifies
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

grouch
nounn
noun

• a bad-tempered person

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Best Hypernyms For SCOLDS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scolds, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
complain criticise criticize kick knock kvetch plain quetch admonishes berates censures chides criticizes lectures rebukes reprimands reproaches upbraids
Phrases (4)
disagreeable personpick apartsound offunpleasant person

Alternatives for ADMONISHES

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