to criticize one angrily because they have done wrong
Jesse was scolded by the teacher for not paying attention.
The teacher had to scold the students for disrupting the class with their noisy behavior.
Parents occasionally scold their children as a form of discipline and guidance.
The supervisor chose to scold the employee privately rather than reprimand them in front of colleagues.
It's essential to scold with empathy, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes.
