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The correct spelling is scold.

How to pronounce scold

/skəʊld/
verb

IPA: /skəʊld/

Say it like: Sco-ld

The correct spelling is scold. To burn with hot liquid. For example: "to scald the hand"

Usage Examples

to scald the hand

Scald the milk until little bubbles form.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To burn with hot liquid.
  2. 2.To heat almost to boiling.
  3. 3.To rebuke angrily.

noun

  1. 1.A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

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