scold (v.) Copy link Outline 1. objurgo, 12. incrĕpo, ui, ĭtum, 1 (also reg.; to exclaim loudly against3. saevio, dēsaevio, 4 (intrans. • scold (v.): 1. objurgo, 1: he s.'d M. Coelius as no father ever s.'d a son, objurgavit M. Coelium sicut neminem unquam parens, Cic. Coel. 11, 25: to s. gently, molli brachio obj., id. Att. 2, 1, 6. 2. incrĕpo, ui, ĭtum, 1 (also reg.; to exclaim loudly against: with acc.): Pl. Most. 3, 2, 63: strengthened by addition of maledictis, probris (to assail with abuses and reproaches), Sall. Cat. 21: Liv. 3. saevio, dēsaevio, 4 (intrans.: to rage and storm): v. to rage.