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upbraider
 

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Noun upbraider has 1 sense
  1. upbraider, reprover, reproacher, rebuker - someone who finds fault or imputes blame
    --1 is a kind of authority
    Derived form: verb upbraid1

Definitions from the Web

Upbraider

Noun:

  1. A person who reproves or scolds another.
    Example sentence: The upbraider criticized the students for their lack of respect.

Verb:

  1. To reprove or scold someone severely.
    Example sentence: The teacher upbraided the students for not completing their assignments.
  2. To express severe disapproval.
    Example sentence: The manager upbraided the employee for constantly being late.

Adjective:

  1. Severe or reproving in nature.
    Example sentence: The upbraider tone in his voice made her feel guilty.

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