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Your humble critic confesses that he has been wrestling with 'weight issues' since leaving college lo these, uh, several years ago, so it's hard to be receptive to the moralistic scolding and patronizing encouragement offered endlessly by the allegedly well-meaning.
Tom Shales

Meaning of "scolding" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCOLDING

scolding  [ˈskəʊldɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCOLDING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scolding is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCOLDING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of scolding in the English dictionary

The definition of scolding in the dictionary is the act of scolding or being scolded.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCOLDING


building
ˈbɪldɪŋ
Fielding
ˈfiːldɪŋ
folding
ˈfəʊldɪŋ
fundholding
ˈfʌndˌhəʊldɪŋ
Golding
ˈɡəʊldɪŋ
holding
ˈhəʊldɪŋ
inholding
ˈɪnˌhəʊldɪŋ
land-holding
ˈlændˌhəʊldɪŋ
molding
ˈməʊldɪŋ
moulding
ˈməʊldɪŋ
rebuilding
ˌriːˈbɪldɪŋ
roadholding
ˈrəʊdˌhəʊldɪŋ
shareholding
ˈʃɛəhəʊldɪŋ
slaveholding
ˈsleɪvˌhəʊldɪŋ
smallholding
ˈsmɔːlˌhəʊldɪŋ
Spalding
ˈspɔːldɪŋ
stockholding
ˈstɒkhəʊldɪŋ
unwithholding
ˌʌnwɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ
welding
ˈwɛldɪŋ
yielding
ˈjiːldɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCOLDING

scold
scolder
scoldingly
scoleces
scolecid
scoleciform
scolecite
scolecoid
scolex
scolices
scolioma
scolion
scoliosis
scoliotic
scollop
scolopaceous
scolopendra
scolopendrid
scolopendriform
scolopendrine

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCOLDING

according
apartment building
arc welding
balding
boatbuilding
body building
electric welding
Empire State Building
gelding
gilding
Kolding
listed building
nation-building
outbuilding
resistance welding
scalding
shipbuilding
system building
ultrasonic welding
unyielding
wilding

Synonyms and antonyms of scolding in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SCOLDING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «scolding» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of scolding

Translation of «scolding» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCOLDING

Find out the translation of scolding to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scolding from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scolding» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

责骂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

regaños
570 millions of speakers

English

scolding
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डांट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

توبيخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нагоняй
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

repreensão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খিঁচুনি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gronder
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memarahi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schelte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小言
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

꾸지람
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Murka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự quở trách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வசவுகளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

azarlama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sgridata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

karcenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наганяй
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dojană
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατσάδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

raps
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knytn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skjenn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scolding

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCOLDING»

The term «scolding» is regularly used and occupies the 68.495 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCOLDING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scolding

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5 QUOTES WITH «SCOLDING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word scolding.
1
Pearl S. Buck
Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.
2
Alice Morse Earle
The brank, or scold's bridle, was unknown in America in its English shape: though from colonial records we learn that scolding women were far too plentiful, and were gagged for that annoying and irritating habit.
3
Ben Feldman
Usually, if I'm yelling at the TV, I'm in a bar. If I'm by myself, and it's not a game, I often find myself scolding reality stars that can't hear me through the television set.
4
Don Kardong
Coaches know that a parent publicly scolding his kid after a race will not help the athlete perform better.
5
Tom Shales
Your humble critic confesses that he has been wrestling with 'weight issues' since leaving college lo these, uh, several years ago, so it's hard to be receptive to the moralistic scolding and patronizing encouragement offered endlessly by the allegedly well-meaning.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCOLDING»

Discover the use of scolding in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scolding and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Multiple Sclerosis
Part of the Oxford Neurology Library series, this practical pocketbook will summarise the latest understanding of what might cause the disease, the methods of diagnosis and assessment, and current management techniques.
Neil Scolding, Alastair Wilkins, 2012
2
Scolding: Why it Hurts More Than it Helps
This book is a powerful reminder that when it comes to dealing with children, scolding hurts much more than it helps.
Erik Sigsgaard, 2005
3
Scolding the Snakes: And 58 Other Kids Sermons from the ...
After many requests from pastors and listeners, she began to collect her sermons built around the Revised Common Lectionary. This book, for Year C, is the first in RCL's cycle.
Ruth Gilmore, 2000
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The One-Minute Scolding: The Amazingly Effective Approach to ...
The originator of the "one-minute" technique outlines a method of disciplining children that meets all the tests of good discipline, changes unacceptable behavior, and reinforces acceptable behavior.
Gerald E. Nelson, 2009
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The Port Folio
THE DISEASE OF SCOLDING. From the days of the Spectator to the present time , period Teal writers have indulged in invectives against scolding, from an evident misconception of the true nature, principles, and practice of scolding. Nay, our ...
Joseph Dennie, John Elihu Hall, 1817
6
Immunological and Inflammatory Disorders of the Central ...
The clinical features, immunological background and treatment of these primary and secondary disorders of the CNS are the subject of this book.
Neil Scolding, 1999
7
Bioethics: A Return to Fundamentals
However, if there is an alternative to deceiving, namely, the method of chastising and scolding, then deceiving would not be justified. We believe that when presented with these alternative methods of getting Mr. J to continue treatment, rational ...
Bernard Gert, Charles M. Culver, K. Danner Clouser, 1997
8
Specimens of English Dialects - I. Devonshire - An Exmoor ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
William Hutton, 2010
9
Contemporary Treatments in Neurology
* A synopsis of current, novel and future therapeutic approaches to neurological disease * Recent treatment advances with evidence-based assessment of their impact * Chapters written by international experts within each particular area
Neil Scolding, 2001
10
Materialist Shakespeare: A History
12. Scolding. Brides. and. Bridling. Scolds: Taming. the. Woman's. Unruly. Member. Lynda. E. Boose. For feminist scholars, the irreplaceable value if not pleasure to be realized by an historicized confrontation with Shakespeare's The Taming ...
Ivo Kamps, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCOLDING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scolding is used in the context of the following news items.
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Networks Praise Obama's 'Scolding' of Huckabee, GOP Field …
The “big three” networks of ABC, CBS and NBC gleefully promoted on Monday evening President Obama's “scolding” of 2016 Republican presidential ... «NewsBusters, Jul 15»
2
Major Garrett Responds to Obama Scolding: I Intended to Be …
garrett CBS White House correspondent Major Garrett took what the network called a “public scolding” from President Barack Obama after he asked about the ... «Mediaite, Jul 15»
3
Belgian Liberal Basks in Viral Fame for Scolding Greek Prime Minister
While the Greek debt crisis remains unresolved, and the country's prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, finds himself derided by even members of his own party, at least ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Apple gets PR boost from Swift scolding
NEW YORK — Apple Music just got a platinum push from Taylor Swift . Thank the pop superstar for generating a weekend of headlines for Apple's new ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
5
Youth kills co-worker for scolding him
BENGALURU: A 25-year-old youth has allegedly slit the throat of his 60-year-old co-worker who scolded him for not working hard. The incident took place at ... «Times of India, May 15»
6
Elon Musk denies scolding employee for leaving work to attend …
Elon Musk has denied that he chastised an employee for skipping out on a company event to witness the birth of his child. The allegation is contained in an ... «CBC.ca, May 15»
7
Read the scolding letters NFL sent to Brady, Patriots
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) watches as Patriots owner Robert Kraft speaks at a press conference in Dec. 2014. Photo: AP ... «New York Post, May 15»
8
China tour guide sacked for scolding tourists in video
A Chinese tour guide who was caught on camera berating tourists for not shopping enough has had her licence revoked after the video went viral. The woman ... «BBC News, May 15»
9
Fervent Preet Bharara Gets a Judicial Scolding
Preet Bharara, the United States attorney in Manhattan, has been celebrated for the work of his office in cracking down on insider trading, making the cover of ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
10
Delhi boy hangs self after mom's scolding
NEW DELHI: An 11-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by his mother in north Delhi's Burari area on Tuesday morning. Police said the ... «Times of India, Mar 15»

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