When someone scolds, they speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong.
Scolding is usually seen as a little bit mean or bossy.
Examples:
She scolds the dog for chewing her shoe.
The teacher scolds the children for being too loud.
He scolds his friend for not sharing the toys.
The cat scolds the mouse for eating the cheese.
The boss scolds the worker for being late again.
The mom scolds the child for drawing on the wall.