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/
Korean meaning: 꾸짖다, 비난하다, 책망하다
Korean pronunciation: 업**브레**이드
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
An angry mother upbraids her teenage son for his messy room
Mom holds UP a messy BRAID while angrily scolding her daughter
After ruining the parade, he's upbraided and afraid!
🎤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.
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📝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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