1. people who criticize or scold others harshly for their faults or mistakes
Usage: plural form of upbraider

Examples

• The upbraiders in the meeting criticized every proposal without offering solutions.
• She grew tired of the constant upbraiders who found fault with her work.
• The upbraiders made the new employee feel unwelcome with their harsh comments.
• Despite the upbraiders’ complaints, the project moved forward successfully.
• The team learned to ignore the upbraiders and focus on constructive feedback.
• His parents were not upbraiders but gentle guides who corrected with kindness.