scolding

US /ˈskoʊl.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈskoʊl.dɪŋ/
1.

la mắng

the act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of their behavior:

:
He gave his son a scolding for coming home so late.
1.

la mắng

showing that you disapprove of someone's behavior:

:
She received a scolding letter.