berate
verb (used with object)
has berated
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present perfectof berate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has berated fellow screenwriters, saying they portray men as “wimps, cowards, losers and idiots” and that China should look to Hollywood for strong alpha male characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2019
Now Barr has berated co-star Sara Gilbert for tweeting at the time that Barr’s remarks were “abhorrent” and did not reflect the views of the cast.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 23, 2019
He has berated reporters for writing an unflattering word about his boss.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2018
He has berated public school teachers in loud tirades and crossed rope lines to give consoling hugs to people in grief.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2015
He has berated bankers for their “massive bonuses” and supports the idea of female bishops.
From Time ● Sep. 28, 2012
