Synonyms: scold, scolder, common scold, nag, nagger
Definition: someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Similar words: unpleasant person, disagreeable person
Definition: a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
Synonyms: call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, rag, rebuke, scold, dress down, take to task, trounce, have words, lambast, lambaste, lecture, jaw, berate, bawl out
Definition: censure severely or angrily
Usage: The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car; The deputy ragged the Prime Minister; The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
Similar words: criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock
Definition: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Usage: The paper criticized the new movie; Don't knock the food--it's free
Synonyms: grumble, grouch, scold
Definition: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Usage: He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong; We grumbled about the increased work load
Similar words: sound off, kvetch, kick, quetch, plain, complain
Definition: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Usage: My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about