ScoldWordNet Explorer
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noun
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
noun
a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
noun
a scolding (even vicious) old woman
verb
censure severely or angrily
Words in this synset: call_on_the_carpet, take_to_task, rebuke, rag, trounce, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress_down, call_down
verb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
verb
censure severely
verb
reprimand
verb
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude