English dictionary

upbraiding

verb

Parts of speech

verb noun adjective

Definitions

verb

  1. To criticize severely.
  2. (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
  3. To treat with contempt.
  4. (followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
  5. To utter upbraidings.
  6. To vomit; retch.

noun

  1. An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.

adjective

  1. Reproachful; chiding; censorious.

Synonyms

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