SCOLD

scold. Scold, v. to chide, find fault, brawl, quarrel

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Scold (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Scolding.] [[Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde.]] To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; — often with at; as, to scold at a servant. Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever I was forced to scold. Shak.