verb
- criticized or scolded someone severely for their actions or behavior
Usage: past tense of upbraid
Examples
- The teacher upbraided the students for not completing their homework.
- She upbraided her brother for breaking their mother’s vase.
- The coach upbraided the team for their poor performance.
- He was upbraided by his boss for arriving late to the meeting.
- The senator was upbraided by colleagues for his controversial remarks.
- My grandmother upbraided me for not calling her more often.