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