schelten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- berate verb To scold someone harshly and at length.
- chide verb To scold or express disapproval of someone, usually mildly.
- lambaste verb To criticize someone very strongly and angrily.
- rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
- scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
- vituperate verb To scold someone very harshly, often with insults.
Senses
schelten is used for these senses in English:
- berate (transitive) To chide or scold vehemently.
- chide (transitive) To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
- lambaste To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
- rebuke (of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.
- scold (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
- vituperate To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
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