Definitions
- Describing a formal or academic criticism of an idea or argument. - Referring to a disapproving comment or rebuke towards someone's behavior or actions. - Talking about a moral or ethical condemnation of a person's character or conduct.
- Referring to a verbal reprimand or admonishment towards someone's behavior or actions. - Describing a rebuke or criticism given in a stern or angry tone. - Talking about a parental or disciplinary correction towards a child's misbehavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve criticism or disapproval of someone's behavior or actions.
- 2Both words can be used as verbs.
- 3Both words are negative in connotation.
- 4Both words imply a rebuke or reprimand.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Reprehend is more formal and academic than scold, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Tone: Reprehend is more neutral and objective, while scold is more emotional and subjective.
- 3Intensity: Scold is often more intense and forceful than reprehend.
- 4Audience: Reprehend is often directed towards an idea or argument, while scold is directed towards a person's behavior or actions.
- 5Age: Scold is more commonly used in the context of parental or disciplinary correction towards a child's misbehavior, while reprehend is more commonly used in academic or professional settings.
Remember this!
Reprehend and scold are both negative words that involve criticism or disapproval of someone's behavior or actions. However, reprehend is more formal and academic, while scold is more commonly used in everyday language and often directed towards a person's behavior or actions in a more emotional and subjective manner.
