Extol and Scold

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Extol verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Scold is an antonym for extol.

Nearby Words: extolled, extolling

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Usage example: he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen

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Extol is an antonym for scold in reprimand topic.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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Scold and Extol. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/extol/scold

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