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What is another word for Upbraid? – 119 Upbraid Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scold rebuke reprimand reproach chastise admonish reprove censure criticize condemn denounce berate lecture preach rant rave upbraiding castigate excoriate flay lambast pillory revile vilify disparage belittle demean degrade humiliate mortify abash

    Meaning of Upbraid

    According to Merriam-Webster, "upbraid" means to scold or reproach severely, or to find fault with someone or something

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Dictionary, "upbraid" means to criticize or scold someone strongly, often because they have done something wrong
    • According to Cambridge Dictionary, "upbraid" means to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong

    Example Uses

    • The manager upbraided the employee for being late to the meeting
    • She upbraided her brother for his careless behavior
    • The teacher upbraided the student for not doing his homework
    • The politician was upbraided by the media for his inconsistent statements
    • The company was upbraided by environmental groups for its pollution record

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