upbraiding

verb

Meaning

To criticize severely.
(followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
To treat with contempt.
(followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
To utter upbraidings.
To vomit; retch.
An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.
Reproachful; chiding; censorious.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

castigation(English)dressing down(English)earful(English)going-over(English)bawling out(English)chewing out(English)exprobrative(English)objurgatory(English)

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Sources

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