What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rebuke son without emotion (5)" mean?

The definition is "Rebuke". The wordplay uses a deletion. S (synonym="son") + COLD (synonym="without emotion") = SCOLD; definition: "Rebuke" The answer is SCOLD.

Rebuke son without emotion (5)

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