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upbraid

/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/

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noun

The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.

Examples :

"Her constant upbraid made him feel inadequate; no matter how hard he tried, it was never good enough in her eyes. "

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verb

To criticize severely.

Examples :

"The teacher had to upbraid the student for consistently arriving late to class. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher upbraided the student with the class for not completing their homework. "

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verb

To treat with contempt.

Examples :

"The teacher upbraided the student for consistently arriving late to class, treating his tardiness as a sign of disrespect. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher upbraided the student to the class for not completing his homework. "

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verb

To utter upbraidings.

Examples :

"The teacher had to upbraid the students for not completing their homework. "

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verb

To vomit; retch.

Examples :

"After eating the spoiled seafood, he began to upbraid violently. "

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