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Meaning of upbraid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

upbraid

Pronunciation:/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.

verb

Definitions

  1. To criticize severely.

  2. (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach

  3. To treat with contempt.

  4. (followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach

    Synonyms:cast up