Learner I scolded and set free (9)
I believe the answer is:
liberated
'set free' is the definition.
'liberated' can be an answer for 'free' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'set' bit.
'learner i scolded' is the wordplay.
'learner' becomes 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'scolded' becomes 'berated' ('berate' can be a synonym of 'scold').
'l'+'i'+'berated'='LIBERATED'
'and' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for liberated that I've seen before include "Emancipated" , "let loose" , "Released" , "Having stolen" , "Free" .)