Scowled vs. Scolded — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Scowled and Scolded
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Scowled
To wrinkle or contract the brow as an expression of anger or disapproval.
Scolded
To reprimand or criticize harshly and usually angrily.
Scowled
To express (displeasure, for example) with a frowning facial expression.
Scolded
To express harsh or angry disapproval to someone.
Scowled
A look of anger or frowning disapproval.
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Scolded
One who persistently nags or criticizes
"As a critic gets older, he or she usually grows more tetchy and ... may even become a big-league scold" (James Wolcott).
Scowled
Simple past tense and past participle of scowl
Scolded
Simple past tense and past participle of scold
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