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Meanings of severe scolding in English

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Usage of severe scolding in English
1
She was afraid-afraid of a severe scolding and the disgrace of a public expulsion.
Rosemary
2
Queen Ann gave them a severe scolding for their cowardice, at the same time praising Files for his courage.
Tik-Tok of Oz
3
Besides, when I was late in getting home I knew I would always get a severe scolding or a flogging.
Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
4
The best way was to scold them, for a good dog feels a severe scolding as much as a whipping.
Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography
5
He had been very much annoyed, and had given his agent a severe scolding, with imperative orders to recapture the boy, if possible.
The Cash Boy
6
All the servants have had severe scoldings.
The Girl Scouts at Home; or, Rosanna's Beautiful Day
7
"I suppose I deserve a severe scolding for having caused all this excitement and damage," was the response.
The Radio Boys' First Wireless; Or, Winning the Ferberton Prize
8
"I couldn't help it, my dear" she afterward pleaded, in answer to a severe scolding; "she quite took me by surprise."
Christian's Mistake
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