verb
- to criticize or scold someone severely for something they have done wrong
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher upbraided the students for their poor behavior during the assembly.
- She upbraided herself for forgetting her mother’s birthday.
- The coach upbraided the team for their lack of effort in practice.
- He was upbraided by his boss for missing the important deadline.
- The senator was upbraided by colleagues for his controversial remarks.
- Don’t upbraid him too harshly; he’s already learned his lesson.