Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

I am not going to scold you anymore.

Chide

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence is chide.

• Laud means to praise or admire someone or something.
• Chide means to scold or reprimand someone.
• Placate means to appease or pacify someone.
• Startle means to surprise or alarm someone.