upbraiding
Dictionary
verb
- 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
- An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.
adjective
- Reproachful; chiding; censorious.
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