upbraid
1 of 1verb/ʌpˈbreɪd/
Forms:upbraids,upbraiding,upbraided,upbraided
1
to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong
C2transitive- The teacher upbraided the student for cheating on the exam.
- The manager upbraided the team for their failure to meet deadlines.
- Displeased with the service, the customer upbraided the waiter for the mistakes in the order.
- She upbraided herself for not preparing adequately for the important presentation.
- The coach upbraided the players for their lack of dedication during practice.
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