“Scold” or “Skald”

Overview

scold / skald are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

scold: (noun) someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault.

skald: NA

Pronunciation

scold: s·k·OW·l·d

skald: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “scold”

…the briefings, the commander will scold the player.
…the year, while the critics scold Majano for having reduced the…

Examples of “skald”

…joined the court as a skald.
…children included Eyvindr skáldaspillir, court skald to Haakon the Good.
…Hnufa, who became a famous skald at the court of King…

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