Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone is criticized or blamed for something they did wrong. - Referring to a situation where someone is being held accountable for their actions. - Talking about a situation where someone is being reprimanded for their behavior.
- Referring to a situation where someone is being criticized or reprimanded for their behavior. - Describing a situation where someone is being told off for doing something wrong. - Talking about a situation where someone is being admonished for their actions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where someone is being criticized or reprimanded for their behavior.
- 2Both words imply that someone has done something wrong or made a mistake.
- 3Both words can be used to express disapproval or dissatisfaction with someone's actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Scold is more intense and harsh than reproach.
- 2Tone: Scold is often associated with anger or frustration, while reproach is more neutral.
- 3Usage: Scold is more commonly used in everyday language, while reproach is more formal and less common.
- 4Connotation: Scold can have a negative connotation, while reproach can be more neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 5Focus: Scold focuses on the action or behavior, while reproach can also focus on the person's character or intentions.
Remember this!
Reproach and scold are synonyms that both describe situations where someone is being criticized or reprimanded for their behavior. However, scold is more intense and harsh, often associated with anger or frustration, while reproach is more neutral and formal. Scold is more commonly used in everyday language, while reproach can have a more positive connotation and focus on the person's character or intentions.
