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The phrase "the scold" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to refer to someone who frequently scolds or reprimands others. Example: "Emily always dreaded being called into the principal's office because she knew she would have to face the scold, Mrs. Jenkins."
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But there is no trace of his literary personality - the pundit, the scold who attacks Government shortcomings with witty vengeance.
Mr. Money Mustache, a life-style guru who espouses a frugal and Spartan way of life ("The Scold," February 29th).
America, especially, has a way of bringing out the scold in writers (I count myself among the guilty).
There is more than a hint that Tietjens's inept saintliness is bringing out the scold in Valentine.
Everyone plays to type: the scold, the flirt, the prankster, the nice boss, the mean boss, the slacker, the dummy, the straight arrow.
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The scolding was audacious.
Later, Walton continued the scolding.
The scolding began immediately.
Mr. Biden joined in the scolding.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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