Definition of upbraid
transitive verb
1 : to criticize severely : find fault with
2 : to reproach severely : scold vehemently
upbraider
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Examples of upbraid in a Sentence
his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances
Recent Examples of upbraid from the Web
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Cover art: The senator stares straight ahead — hands on hips, the beginnings of a wry smile — as if preparing to upbraid an unruly banker.
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The federal appeals court also upbraided U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, threw out his order that Microsoft be broken into two companies, and removed him from the case.
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Origin and Etymology of upbraid
Middle English upbreyden, from Old English ūpbregdan, probably from ūp up + bregdan to snatch, move suddenly — more at braid
First Known Use: 12th century
Synonym Discussion of upbraid
UPBRAID Defined for English Language Learners
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: to speak in an angry or critical way to (someone who has done something wrong)
UPBRAID Defined for Kids
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upbraided
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: to criticize or scold severely
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