100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "scold"

Definition

• Scold (noun): A person who reprimands or criticizes someone, often in a harsh or stern manner. It can also refer to the act of reprimanding itself.

Synonyms

• Reprimander
• Critic
• Rebuker
• Chider
• Blamer

Antonyms

• Praiser
• Supporter
• Encourager
• Advocate
• Complimenter

Examples

1. The teacher scolded the student for not submitting his homework.
2. She didn't mean to scold him, but he needed to hear the truth.
3. My mother often scolded me for leaving my shoes in the hallway.
4. The coach scolded the players for their lack of effort in the game.
5. He felt embarrassed when his boss scolded him in front of the team.
6. I had to scold my dog for chewing on the furniture.
7. The librarian scolded the children for being too loud.
8. After he scolded her, she left the room in tears.
9. It's not nice to scold someone without giving them a chance to explain.
10. The parent scolded her child for running into the street.
11. He always finds a reason to scold his colleagues during meetings.
12. The teacher had to scold the class for talking during the lesson.
13. When I forget to do my chores, my dad scolds me.
14. She scolded herself for not studying harder for the exam.
15. The coach's harsh words were meant to scold his players into better performance.
16. The old woman scolded the kids for playing too close to the road.
17. I could hear my mother scolding my brother from the other room.
18. He tried not to scold his friend, but he was very disappointed.
19. The manager scolded the employee for being late to work.
20. She couldn't help but scold the dog for barking too much.
21. After she scolded him, he promised to be more responsible.
22. The teacher's voice was firm when she scolded the disruptive student.
23. He felt bad when he realized he had scolded her over a small mistake.
24. The professor scolded the students for not preparing for the presentation.
25. I often scold myself for procrastinating on important tasks.
26. The parent had to scold the child for not listening to instructions.
27. She scolded her friend for being careless with his belongings.
28. The principal scolded the students for their poor behavior at the assembly.
29. He scolded his cat for knocking over the vase.
30. The mother scolded her son for staying out too late.
31. It’s easy to scold someone, but harder to offer constructive feedback.
32. My grandmother would often scold me if I didn’t clean my room.
33. The soccer coach scolded the team during halftime.
34. After he scolded his dog, it looked genuinely remorseful.
35. The teacher had to scold the kids multiple times that day.
36. She would never scold her employees in public; she believed in private discussions.
37. He scolded himself for missing the deadline.
38. The teacher's scolding made the student realize his mistake.
39. The mother didn’t want to scold her daughter too harshly.
40. Sometimes, it’s necessary to scold those we care about for their own good.
41. The dad scolded his son for playing video games instead of studying.
42. She tried not to scold her friend, but he was being unreasonable.
43. The caretaker had to scold the children for running in the hall.
44. After she scolded him, he reflected on what he had done wrong.
45. The coach's job is to scold players when they don’t follow the game plan.
46. I didn't mean to scold her; I just wanted to express my concern.
47. The teacher often had to scold students for not adhering to school rules.
48. The mother scolded her daughter for forgetting her lunch.
49. He felt guilty after he scolded her for something trivial.
50. The teacher's intention was not to scold, but to motivate the students.
51. She scolded her dog for digging up the garden.
52. The principal scolded the students for being late to class.
53. He would often scold his siblings for being messy.
54. The coach's scolding led to improved performance on the field.
55. She didn't want to scold him too much, as he was already feeling bad.
56. The teacher had to scold the class for their lack of focus.
57. He didn't want to scold her in front of her friends.
58. The angry parent scolded the child for disobeying.
59. I had to scold my son for not doing his homework again.
60. She scolded the waiter for bringing the wrong order.
61. The mother felt like she had to scold her children every day.
62. He tried to avoid scolding her for being late to the meeting.
63. The teacher was frustrated and scolded the students sharply.
64. She would often scold herself for not being more proactive.
65. The principal scolded the student for his disrespectful behavior.
66. I felt bad when I had to scold my friend for being rude.
67. The teacher scolded the class for not studying for the test.
68. He scolded the dog for jumping on the couch.
69. The mom scolded her child when he threw his toys.
70. The coach's scolding was heard across the field.
71. She tried to gently scold her friend for being careless.
72. The teacher had to scold him for his disruptive behavior.
73. The father scolded his child for not wearing a coat in the cold.
74. He felt it was his duty to scold the team when they underperformed.
75. The teacher's scolding made the student reconsider his actions.
76. She scolded him playfully, knowing he wouldn't take it seriously.
77. After the game, the coach had to scold the players for their mistakes.
78. The librarian scolded the patrons for using their phones.
79. He would sometimes scold himself for not being more organized.
80. The parent scolded the kids for not cleaning up after themselves.
81. She scolded her brother for making a mess in the kitchen.
82. The principal had to scold the students for skipping class.
83. The teacher scolded him for not paying attention.
84. He had to scold his friend for constantly interrupting him.
85. The mother scolded her daughter for not studying enough.
86. It’s important not to scold someone without understanding the situation.
87. She scolded her pet for digging through the trash.
88. The teacher's scolding encouraged the students to do better.
89. He felt justified to scold his friend after what he said.
90. The dad scolded his daughter for staying out too late.
91. The coach would often scold players during practice.
92. She scolded him for not being honest about his feelings.
93. The teacher scolded the student for cheating on the test.
94. He didn’t want to scold her, but she needed to hear the truth.
95. The parent scolded the child for throwing a tantrum.
96. She had to scold her friend for being late again.
97. The teacher scolded the class for not completing their assignments.
98. He scolded his dog for barking at the mailman.
99. The boss scolded the employee for missing the deadline.
100. She didn’t want to scold him, but his behavior was unacceptable.