upbraid

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Verb upbraid has 1 sense

reproach, upbraid - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
--₁ is one way to accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate

Derived forms: noun upbraider₁, noun upbraiding₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: upbraid

Part of Speech: verb

Definition 1: to find fault with or reproach severely; censure

Example Sentence 1: She upbraided her children for their misbehavior.

Definition 2: to bring forth criticism or scolding towards someone

Example Sentence 2: The boss upbraided the employees for their lack of effort.

Definition 3: to rebuke or criticize someone harshly

Example Sentence 3: The teacher upbraided the student for not completing the assignment.

Definition 4 (Rare Usage): to blame or reprimand oneself

Example Sentence 4: Feeling remorseful, he upbraided himself for his careless mistake.

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