Definition of "scold" in English

noun

1. A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

   • A ſclaunderous tunge, a tunge of a ſkolde, Worketh more miſchiefe than can be tolde; That, if I wiſt not to be controlde, Yet ſomwhat to ſay I dare well be bolde,
   • “Well, I won’t have it, and that’s enough.” She laughed, for her voice had a little been that of the professional scold.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

   • I advise that you refrain from using that kind of language at home, lest your mother scold you.

2. (ornithology) Of birds, to make harsh vocalisations in aggression.

3. Of birds, to make vocalisations that resemble human scolding.

4. Misconstruction of scald.