Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Scold \Scold\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scolded}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Scolding}.] [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan,
   Dan. skielde.]
   To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter
   harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely;
   -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant.

         Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever I was
         forced to scold.                         --Shak.

Scolding \Scold"ing\,
   a. & n. from {Scold}, v.

   {Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2.

Source : WordNet®

scolding
     adj : who is rebuking severely; "the scolding father"
     n : rebuking a person harshly [syn: {chiding}, {objurgation}, {tongue-lashing}]