Main Entry:

up·braid

Pronunciation:

\ˌəp-ˈbrād\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English upbreyden, from Old English ūpbregdan, probably from ūp up + bregdan to snatch, move suddenly — more at braid

Date:

12th century

1 : to criticize severely : find fault with 2 : to reproach severely : scold vehemently

synonyms see scold

— up·braid·er noun