Synonyms of berating

berating 1 of 2

noun

as in reprimand

Related Words

• reprimand
• rebuke
• lashing
• reproof
• criticism
• invective
• attack
• denunciation
• condemnation
• tongue-lashing
• lambasting
• vituperation
• castigation
• assault
• censure
• reproach
• diatribe
• tirade
• abuse
• harangue
• chewing out
• disparagement
• jeremiad
• dissing
• rant
• depreciation
• philippic
• belittlement
• broadside
• excoriation
• lecture
• sermon
• deprecation
• admonishment
• admonition
• revilement
• execration

Dissimilar Words

• tribute
• praise
• eulogy
• encomium
• panegyric
• honor
• citation
• approval
• homage
• rhapsody
• sanction
• acclaim
• acclamation
• endorsement
• blessing
• commendation
• accolade
• ovation
• rave
• plaudit

berating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of berate

as in scolding

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

• scolding
• lecturing
• reprimanding
• criticizing
• blaming
• chastising
• upbraiding
• admonishing
• castigating
• lambasting
• attacking
• rebuking
• mocking
• reproaching
• ragging
• flaying
• jawing
• hammering
• chiding
• faulting
• dressing down
• calling down
• scoring
• reaming (out)
• basting
• ranting (at)
• rating
• bawling out
• railing (at or against)
• keelhauling
• tongue-lashing
• slamming
• haranguing
• condemning
• denouncing
• chewing out
• laying into
• lashing
• belittling
• reviling
• knocking
• ridiculing
• assailing
• crucifying
• reading the riot act (to)
• excoriating
• disparaging
• blasting
• reproving
• abusing
• taking to task
• censuring
• panning
• remonstrating (with)
• bad-mouthing
• scoffing
• scorning
• scourging
• lacing (into)
• dissing
• vituperating
• reprehending
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• sanctioning
• praising
• extolling
• lauding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of berating

Noun

Teacher and counselor Ashley Williams was standing by while another employee copied the footage of Morrison berating, hitting and directing other students to assault the 13-year-old boy. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 15 July 2026

Even at the best of times to carry such a shocking tale to Varsha’s mother, Dipika, would mean risking a berating and possibly even dismissal. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

She has also been credited with a more compassionate way of hosting a cooking show, rather than the berating that previously featured on many food shows. — Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026

Trump’s berating of China earlier this year has also brought rewards to Xi domestically, too. — Kerry Brown, Time, 31 Oct. 2025

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud's berating of a Christian minister who objected to street signs named after an Arab American leader is being called out by his electoral opponent. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025

Verb

Boot adds that Trump seldom has a cross word for any dictator while regularly berating democratic allies. — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

His exchange with an Apple TV reporter sparked headlines last week, with the actor berating the reporter on video for her question during his series’ Hollywood premiere. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

In September 2022, Brandon Sanchez, a member of the show cast, documented a riding lesson in an email to management and HR, describing Garcia berating riders and whipping a Friesian horse for an extended period. — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

Look, the administration had been berating countries for buying Russian oil. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

After berating Allensworth, Medvedev returned to the baseline. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

To be clear, Miss Manners does not defend your mother berating you and your boyfriend. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Dad is an abusive alcoholic, prone to berating and even assaulting his daughter in front of guests, of which Vangelio is currently the only one. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

The Fox morning show paid tribute to Leavitt with a video montage of her berating and insulting reporters from the White House podium. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026