Rate and Scold

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Rate

Rate verb - To be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment).

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Scold is a synonym for rate. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Rate".

Nearby Words: rated, rateable, rater

Scold

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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Rate is a synonym for scold in reprimand topic. Sometimes you can use "Rate" instead a verb "Scold", if it concerns topics such as find fault with, call down. dated substitute

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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hero	rate hero	scold hero
people	rate people	scold people
hand	rate hand	scold hand
kids	rate kids	scold kids
Other words: teachers.

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