1. to criticize or scold someone severely for their actions or behavior
Usage: formal

Examples

• The teacher upbraids the student for not completing the assignment.
• She upbraids her brother for his careless spending habits.
• The coach upbraids the team after their poor performance.
• He upbraids himself for making such a foolish mistake.
• The manager upbraids employees who arrive late to work.
• The mother upbraids her children for fighting with each other.