Synonyms of scolded

scolded

verb

past tense of scold

as in reprimanded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanded
• lectured
• criticized
• blamed
• admonished
• berated
• chastised
• upbraided
• attacked
• rebuked
• mocked
• faulted
• ragged
• castigated
• reproached
• lambasted
• chided
• chewed out
• flayed
• called down
• bawled out
• laid into
• reamed (out)
• hammered
• dressed down
• slammed
• railed (at or against)
• rated
• scored
• keelhauled
• jawed
• condemned
• ranted (at)
• basted
• tongue-lashed
• lashed
• denounced
• blasted
• knocked
• reproved
• read the riot act (to)
• reviled
• censured
• took to task
• excoriated
• ridiculed
• assailed
• harangued
• disparaged
• abused
• chid
• crucified
• belittled
• panned
• scoffed
• remonstrated (with)
• reprehended
• scourged
• vituperated
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• laced (into)
• dissed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• indorsed
• praised
• extolled
• lauded