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

Swinehart says in his lawsuit that Smith called him and berated him about not following her recommendation. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 18 July 2026

All the while, Donnie berated her for doubting him and demanded an apology. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The president berated the journalist on Sunday during a live interview on CNN. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

As 404 Media reports, Northern District of Mississippi judge Sharion Aycock berated everybody involved in a sanctions order, ultimately fining them, canceling the trial, and barring half of them from appearing in the district’s court for two years. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026

Prosecutors said the victim was constantly yelled at, berated and not allowed to go outside unattended. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 June 2026

After a nearfall, Becky got in Jessika Carr’s face and berated her. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Refugee advocacy organizations berated the new emergency order. — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 26 May 2026

In the past, particularly bad fliers could spend the entirety of the attraction being berated by the character of Ohnaka. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026