Read the dictionary definition of scold. All definitions for this word.
1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
2. censure severely or angrily
1. The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
2. The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
3. The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
3. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
1. He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
2. We grumbled about the increased work load