upbraid

/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.

verb

  1. 1

    To criticize severely.

  2. 2

    (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach

  3. 3

    To treat with contempt.

  4. 4

    (followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach

  5. 5

    To utter upbraidings.

  6. 6

    To vomit; retch.

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