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upbraiding

verb

Meaning

  • To criticize severely.

  • (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach

  • To treat with contempt.

  • (followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach

  • To utter upbraidings.

  • To vomit; retch.

Synonyms

cast up

noun

Meaning

  • An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.

adjective

Meaning

  • Reproachful; chiding; censorious.