upbraiding
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8.5
- noun
- /ʌpˈbreɪdɪŋ/
- This interpretation is validated further on, towards the end of the dialogue, by the tenacious and resolute upbraiding of the Muger to her marido.
- blunt upbraiding
Examples
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Singling out individuals for upbraiding was not alien to Paul.
Blog text (29) -
When she arrived, she would give Mrs. Trenchard, the housekeeper, a firm but thorough upbraiding.
Fiction book (2001) -
And so to some degree, that's your higher self upbraiding you for failure to develop in the appropriate direction.
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But Chagall and Rothko could not obtain even her angry upbraiding.
Academic text (2008) -
Botha also happened to be chancellor of the university, and the authorities could hardly condone the brazen upbraiding of its highest symbolic functionary.
Academic text (2004) -
After the meeting, the manager gave her a stern upbraiding for being late.
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He received a harsh upbraiding from his teacher for not completing his homework.
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The coach's upbraiding after the loss motivated the team to improve their performance.
Synonyms
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4.4
Harsh repeated criticism of a person or their ideas
22
6.8
A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions
11
6.5
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did wrong
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4.2
Very strong negative comments that show disapproval
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3.3
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
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7.6
A strong angry talk that scolds someone for a mistake
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8.8
A strong scolding you get when someone is angry with you
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7.2
A strong spoken scolding for a mistake
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9.0
Severe criticism or punishment using harsh words
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6.3
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
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7.7
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
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7.2
A talk that tells someone they did something wrong, often angrily
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7.4
A strong scolding you get for doing something wrong
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9.3
A sharp insulting remark about someone or their actions
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9.9
A severe scolding given to someone for a serious mistake
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7.0
A severe scolding for doing something wrong
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9.5
A strong scolding from someone in charge
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9.9
A strong angry criticism that someone gives to another person
A loud, angry talk that tells someone they made a mistake
An angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word upbraiding comes from old English parts up- and braid, where the braid part once meant 'to pull' or 'to shake'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine someone being 'pulled up' for a mistake, which is why upbraiding means a strong, severe scolding.