Synonyms of berated

berated

verb

past tense of berate

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

there's no need to berate someone for making a mistake during the first day on the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• criticized
• blamed
• chastised
• upbraided
• admonished
• castigated
• lambasted
• rebuked
• attacked
• ragged
• mocked
• reproached
• flayed
• faulted
• hammered
• laid into
• called down
• rated
• scored
• reamed (out)
• dressed down
• chewed out
• jawed
• keelhauled
• bawled out
• railed (at or against)
• ranted (at)
• basted
• slammed
• harangued
• lashed
• denounced
• condemned
• assailed
• tongue-lashed
• excoriated
• read the riot act (to)
• ridiculed
• disparaged
• reviled
• panned
• knocked
• belittled
• reproved
• crucified
• blasted
• censured
• took to task
• abused
• remonstrated (with)
• chid
• reprehended
• scourged
• scoffed
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• laced (into)
• dissed
• vituperated
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• lauded
• extolled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of berated

In June, the Senate approved a war powers resolution after four GOP senators joined Democrats, but Republicans abruptly reversed course the next day after Trump berated them during a private lunch over the outcome. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

The Senate on its 10th try also approved a war powers resolution to end the conflict, but GOP senators quickly reversed course the next day after Trump berated them during a closed-door lunch. — Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Sanders allegedly snatched a cigarette from one employee’s mouth and berated him for smoking. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Carrie Skains, the former human resources director at Trinity Valley School, alleged in the suit that the school’s chief financial officer, Adam Wojtelwicz, berated her and other female employees. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Galliano berated a French couple with antisemitic and anti-Asian rhetoric in February 2011, which led to his conviction. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Doc Sampson checked on Will, but Kenny berated the doctor and shrugged him off. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

He was berated by pockets of Brighton supporters at the Amex Stadium after a 1-0 defeat by bitter rivals Crystal Palace in February during a winter slump of one win in 13 league games. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The episode followed an earlier confrontation at a Fever-Seattle Storm game, where two teenage Cunningham supporters wearing XX-XY Athletics apparel said they were berated by pro-trans fans and a Storm minority owner. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026