upbraid — to criticize or scold someone angrily for something they have done wrong
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize or scold someone angrily for something they have done wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌpˈbreɪd/
Example Sentences
- The coach upbraided the team for their lazy performance during practice.
- My grandmother upbraided me for not calling her on her birthday, making me feel like a terrible grandchild.
- He upbraided himself for eating the entire pizza meant for four people.
upbraid
VERB[/ʌpˈbreɪd/]
to criticize or scold someone angrily for something they have done wrong
The stern coach upbraids the player for missing an easy shot.
Mom holds UP a messy BRAID while angrily scolding her daughter
After ruining the parade, he's upbraided and afraid!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'upbredan', combining 'up' (up) with 'bredan' (to pull or snatch). The word originally meant to pull up or reproach, evolving to mean scolding or criticism.
Breakdown
up- (up, upward) + braid (from Old English bredan, to pull/reproach) = upbraid (to criticize harshly)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The coach upbraided the team for their lazy performance during practice.”
“My grandmother upbraided me for not calling her on her birthday, making me feel like a terrible grandchild.”
“He upbraided himself for eating the entire pizza meant for four people.”
“The teacher upbraided the students for turning in obviously AI-generated homework.”
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