What does "reñir" mean in English?

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Spanish

reñir

English

to scold

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Alternative translations of "reñir"

to quarrel
to argue
to reprimand
to tell off

Examples of how to use "reñir" in Spanish

Spanish
Les riñó por su comportamiento.
English
He scolded them for their behavior.
Spanish
Ella riñe con su hermana por tonterías.
English
She argues with her sister over silly things.
Spanish
Ayer reñiste con tu amigo en la plaza.
English
Yesterday, you argued with your friend in the square.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, reñíamos frecuentemente.
English
When I was a child, we argued frequently.
Spanish
Mañana reñiré si siguen peleando.
English
Tomorrow I will scold if they keep fighting.

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Les riñó por su comportamiento.

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