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upbraid

verb

Express criticism towards

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
U
Ends with
D
Contains
PB
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd

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verb

  1. Express criticism towards

    “The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior”

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The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior

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