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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

scoldings

/skɔːldɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does scoldings mean?

noun

Scoldings are harsh or severe criticisms or reprimands, often given to someone, especially a child, for misbehaving. They can be verbal or written.

Example

"The teacher gave the student several scoldings for disrupting the class."

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