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scold

Definition:

(nou) someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

Phonetic Transcription:

skəʊld

Examples:

They scold, scream and shout.

Amy is treated in hospital for the scold.

It is needed to scold children for misbehavior.

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