Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Scolding — Scold ing, a. & n. from {Scold}, v. [1913 Webster] {Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scolding — index critical (faultfinding), criticism, diatribe, disparagement, objurgation, obloquy, outcry, rebuff … Law dictionary
scolding — n. 1) to give smb. a scolding 2) to get, receive a scolding * * * [ skəʊldɪŋ] receive a to get to give smb. a scolding … Combinatory dictionary
Scolding — Scold Scold, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scolded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Scolding}.] [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde.] To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scolding — noun Date: 1547 1. the action of one who scolds 2. a harsh reproof < gave the child a sharp scolding for running into the road > … New Collegiate Dictionary
scolding — /skohl ding/, n. the action of a person who scolds; a rebuke; reproof: I got a scolding for being late again. [1425 75; late ME; see SCOLD, ING1] * * * … Universalium
scolding — noun I ll be in Mr. Kling s office getting my weekly scolding Syn: rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, admonishment, remonstration, lecture, upbraiding; informal talking to, rap over the knuckles, dressing down, earful, roasting; formal… … Thesaurus of popular words
Scolding bridle — Scolding Scold ing, a. & n. from {Scold}, v. [1913 Webster] {Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scolding bridle — Bridle Bri dle, n. [OE. bridel, AS. bridel; akin to OHG. britil, brittil, D. breidel, and possibly to E. braid. Cf. {Bridoon}.] 1. The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scolding — noun A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child … Wiktionary
