- call on the carpet: censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
- someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
- grouch: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
- (scolding) chiding: rebuking a person harshly
- In the common law of crime in England and Wales, a common scold was a species of public nuisance—a troublesome and angry woman who broke the public peace by habitually arguing and quarreling with her neighbours. ...
- A person fond of abusive language, in particular a troublesome and angry woman; To rebuke
- (scolding) A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child
- one who persistently nags or criticizes.
- (n.): A scold is a person who scolds; that is, someone who often finds fault with people or things (and usually lets you know about it under no uncertain terms)