Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
berate
verb
/bɪˈreɪt/
Definition
To scold or criticize someone angrily.
Examples
- The teacher berated the students for not completing their homework.
- She didn’t want to berate her friend, but she felt it was necessary to address the issue.
- After the mistake was found, the manager berated the team for their negligence.
Meaning
Berate means to speak to someone in a loud and angry way because they have done something wrong.
Synonyms
- Scold
- Reprimand
- Chide
- Rebuke
- Admonish
