verb
- scolded or criticized someone angrily and at length
Usage: past tense of 'berate'
Examples
- The coach berated the players for their poor performance.
- She berated herself for making such a careless mistake.
- The manager berated the employee in front of everyone.
- He was berated by his parents for coming home late.
- The teacher berated the class for not doing their homework.
- She berated him for forgetting their anniversary.