upbraiding
verb
- 1
To criticize severely.
- 2
(followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
- 3
To treat with contempt.
- 4
(followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
- 5
To utter upbraidings.
- 6
To vomit; retch.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.
adjective
- 1
Reproachful; chiding; censorious.
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