berate — to criticize or scold someone angrily
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize or scold someone angrily
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom berated me for eating the entire cake she made for the party.
- The boss berated the employee for the major mistake in the presentation.
- She berated herself for forgetting her best friend's birthday again.
berate
VERB[/bɪˈreɪt/]
to criticize or scold someone angrily
The chef loudly berates the new cook for burning the soup again.
Angry BEe giving a terrible RATE - scolding and criticizing furiously!
Don't berate those who create, or you'll kill the debate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'be-' (meaning 'to make' or 'cause to be') combined with the word 'rate' (from Old Norse 'rata', meaning 'to scold or rebuke'). The word emerged in English in the late 16th century.
Breakdown
be- (cause to be) + rate (scold/rebuke) = berate (to scold or criticize angrily)
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📝Examples
“My mom berated me for eating the entire cake she made for the party.”
“The boss berated the employee for the major mistake in the presentation.”
“She berated herself for forgetting her best friend's birthday again.”
“The chef berated the waiter for dropping the wedding cake on the floor.”
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