Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upbraid
verb
/ʌpˈbreɪd/
Definition
to criticize or scold someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
Examples
- She didn’t hesitate to upbraid him for his careless mistake.
- The professor upbraided the students for not studying for the exam.
Meaning
To reprimand or reproach someone, often for failing to meet expectations or standards.
Synonyms
- rebuke
- scold
- reprimand
- castigate
- berate
