101+ Words that rhyme with scold

Scold is a 1-syllable word with 101 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bold, behold, cold. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of scold

noun
  1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
verb
  1. censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
  2. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"

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Examples of "scold" in lyrics

See how scold is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Don't want to enter fire because I know it's going to scold"
    The Brothahood — Friend or Foe
  • "Behold, better move so scold"
    Flesh-N-Bone f/ BG Knoccout, Demun Elliot — Silent Night
  • "P hold ya doja, hot bullet scold"
    Kane & Abel f/ Full Blooded, Soulja Slim — 'Bout That Combat

What do these rhymes mean?

behold
see with attention; "behold Christ!"
bold
fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" clear and distinct
cold
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or
hold
the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man
old
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "scold" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bold, behold, cold create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with scold?
Words that rhyme with scold include: bold, behold, cold, old, hold, fold, gold, mold, wold, mould, and 91 more.
How many syllables does scold have?
Scold has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with scold?
There are 101 words that rhyme with scold: 101 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for scold in a song?
The strongest rhymes for scold in songwriting are bold, behold, cold. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with scold?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with scold include bold, behold, cold, old, hold. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bold, cold; 1-syllable: behold, enfold; 2-syllable: controlled, copyhold. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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