A2 — Elementaryverb
sgridare
to scold, to tell off
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rimproverareriprenderefare una ramanzinaredarguire
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lodareelogiarecomplimentarsipremiare
Usage note
Regular -are verb. More colloquial than 'rimproverare'. Common with children.
Example
"La maestra ha sgridato il bambino per aver fatto confusione."
"The teacher scolded the child for making a mess."
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