upbraided

[US]/ʌpˈbreɪdɪd/
[UK]/ʌpˈbreɪdɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to criticize or scold someone for their actions

Phrases & Collocations

upbraided him

upbraided her

upbraided them

upbraided for

upbraided about

upbraided severely

upbraided publicly

upbraided harshly

upbraided repeatedly

upbraided unjustly

Example Sentences

she upbraided him for his careless mistakes.

the teacher upbraided the students for not studying.

he was upbraided by his manager for being late.

they upbraided the team for their poor performance.

she upbraided herself for not speaking up sooner.

the coach upbraided the players for their lack of effort.

he was upbraided by his parents for his reckless behavior.

she upbraided her friend for being dishonest.

the boss upbraided the employee for missing the deadline.

he upbraided the contractor for the shoddy work.

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