English dictionary
upbraid
/@/p'br/eI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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The act of reproaching; contumely.
Source: webster1913
verb
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express criticism towards
Synonyms reproachSource: WordNet 3.0
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To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by <i>with</i> or <i>for</i>, and formerly <i>of</i>, before the thing imputed.
Source: webster1913
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To utter upbraidings.
Source: webster1913