upbraid

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/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.

verb

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

Related words

Synonyms

cast up reproach rail rebuke castigate objurgate reprove lambaste drub scold reprimand philippicize berisp censure bechide downcast cut up

Rhymes

dismayed accolade renegade cascade staid charade jade escapade retrograde palisade

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