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SCOLDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Scolding.

Scolding - as a noun

Rebuking a person harshly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chidingobjurgationtongue-lashing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebukereprehensionreprimandreproofreproval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scolding - as a verb

To burn with hot liquid.

Example: "To scald the hand"

To heat almost to boiling.

Example: "Scald the milk until little bubbles form."

To rebuke angrily.

Example Sentences

"He received a scolding from his boss for being late to work."
"The child immediately stopped misbehaving upon hearing his mother's scolding."
"I could hear the scolding of the teacher from the other side of the classroom."
"She couldn't help but burst into tears after her scolding."
"My parents gave me a scolding for failing my exams."
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Word Game Points

Is SCOLDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scolding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCOLDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SCOLDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scolding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCOLDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SCOLDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scolding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCOLDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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