schelden — meaning in English

English meaning

• inveigh verb To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
• scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
• scuffle noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
• swear verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.

Senses

schelden is used for these senses in English:

• inveigh (intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism [from 16th c.]
• scold (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
• scuffle (intransitive) To fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters.
• swear (ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

inveigh — full definition

1. verb To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
2. verb (dated) To tempt or lure someone away.

scold — full definition

1. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
2. noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.

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