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Synonyms for Scold (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault):
nag, nagger, scolder, common scold

WordNet sense 2 (show one's unhappiness or critical attitude):
grouch, grumble

WordNet sense 3 (censure severely or angrily):
berate, chide, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, trounce, reproof, call on the carpet, dress down, bawl out, call down, chew out, chew up, have words, take to task


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