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Word entry · 5 letters

scold

Best crossword clue

"Rebuke harshly"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈskəʊ̯ld/Part of speech verb, nounSorted cdlosStarts with SEnds with D2 cluesCommon crossword word
1S2C3O4L5D

Definitions

  1. censure severely or angrily

Used in a sentence

  • 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.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Rebuke harshly5 letters
02Criticize sharply5 letters

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