Words similar to scolds

Example sentences for: scolds

How can you use “scolds” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The "TRB" column scolds pundits for claiming Clinton is no longer effective: "Since when do we kick presidents out of office because they are no longer effective?
He scolds "Congress" as well as Clinton, "Republicans" as well as Democrats, and "conservatives" as well as liberals.
The piece worships Wright's genius and scolds him for dastardly treatment of his family, but those who know Wright's story will learn little new.
Staring at the independent counsel, who's seated below him at the witness table, Conyers scolds "Kenneth W. Starr" (as he repeatedly calls him) for writing "the tawdry, salacious, and unnecessarily graphic" report and for "cross[ing] the line into obsession."