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upbraided

/ʌpˈbreɪdɪd/

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verb

To criticize severely.

Examples :

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

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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 for not completing his homework. "

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verb

To treat with contempt.

Examples :

"The teacher upbraided the student for cheating on the exam, making him feel ashamed in front of the whole class. "

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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 work harder on his assignments. "

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verb

To utter upbraidings.

Examples :

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

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verb

To vomit; retch.

Examples :

"After eating the spoiled fish, she felt sick and upbraided her dinner. "

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