scold
Definitions
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
Conjugation
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Equivalents
Examples
“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⟳.”
“Near the pond was the ducking-stool where many a village scold⟳ had her tongue temporarily stilled.”
“Consider⟳ the contrast with the United States, where deficit scolds dominated Beltway discourse in 2010–2011 but never managed to dictate the terms of political debate⟳ […]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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