scold in Irish
scold in Irish is agóid, sceamh ar — scold means to criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
scold in Irish
agóid
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
sceamh ar
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
What does "scold" mean?
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verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
"The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test."
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noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.
"In the old play, she is portrayed as a bitter scold who berates everyone around her."
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scold in a sentence
- The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test.
- She scolded her dog for digging up the garden.
- In the old play, she is portrayed as a bitter scold who berates everyone around her.
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What is "scold" in Irish?
"scold" in Irish is agóid, sceamh ar. scold means: To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
How do you use "scold" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test." In Irish, "scold" is agóid, sceamh ar.
Are there other ways to say "scold" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "scold": agóid, sceamh ar.
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