upbraided

past tense of upbraid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbraided
Verb
  • The Royal Dutch Medical Association scolded the psychiatrists, and prosecutors declined to act.
    Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • In 2013, then-President Barack Obama penned a thank-you letter to federal employees for their service and scolded Congress for failing to approve a spending plan, without placing blame.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Cheen also lectured on the music industry across Asia and Australia.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • CEOs and experts have criticized universities for failing to keep up with the times; now that AI is here to stay, students had better be prepared to leverage it in their roles.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Upbraided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbraided. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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