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upbraid

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1. upbraid - Noun

2. upbraid - Verb

Meaning

To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed.

To reprove severely; to rebuke; to chide.

To treat with contempt.

To object or urge as a matter of reproach; to cast up; -- with to before the person.

To utter upbraidings.

The act of reproaching; contumely.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior Source: Internet

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