| A 911 operator scolded him for calling, apparently thinking he was making a crank call. |
| There were four large sliding doors in the house and beyond them a shrine. I used to be scolded for poking holes in the sliding doors. |
| Don't be ridiculous, I scolded, you're just trying to think up any old excuse so you can get up from the computer. |
| She felt herself give an involuntary shudder and scolded her girlish urges. |
| He was sullen and evasive in his videotaped deposition for the governments antitrust case and the judge scolded him for lack of candor. |
| Then suddenly there was a downfall of rain and they raced back only to be scolded by a frantic Sir Thomas. |
