Sawayin (en. To reprimand)

sa-wa-yin

Synonyms

To speak harshly or angrily.

Just scold him already because he has done so many foolish things.

Sawayin mo na lang siya dahil ang dami na niyang kalokohan.

To shout at or reprimand.

You need to scold the child because he’s being so restless.

Kailangan mong sawayin yung bata kasi sobrang likot na niya.

Telling someone something unpleasant.

Don't scold your friends, they're just having fun.

Huwag mo nang sawayin yung mga kaibigan mo, nag-eenjoy lang sila.