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upbraid

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up·braid  (p-brd)
tr.v. up·braid·ed, up·braid·ing, up·braids
To reprove sharply; reproach. See Synonyms at scold.
[Middle English upbreiden, from Old English pbrdan, to bring forward as a ground for censure : p-, up- + bregdan, to turn, lay hold of.]
up·braider n.
up·braiding·ly adv.
upbraid
Verb
to scold or reproach [Old English upbrēdan]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.upbraid - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
reproach
accuse, criminate, incriminate, impeach - bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
Translations
upbraid [ʌpˈbreɪd] vt → censurar, reprender
upbraid [ʌpˈbreɪd] vt → morigéner
upbraid [ʌpˈbreɪd] vt → tadeln
upbraid [ʌpˈbreɪd] vt → rimproverare


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