upbraid
[uhp-breyd]
verb (used with object)
to find fault with or reproach severely; censure: The military tribunal upbraided the soldier for his cowardice.
(of things) to bring reproach on; serve as a reproach to.
verb (used without object)
Archaic. to utter reproaches.
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Origin of upbraid
Synonym study
1. See reprimand.
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upbraid
verb (tr)
Word Origin for upbraid
Old English upbregdan; related to Danish bebreide; see up, braid
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upbraid
Old English upbregdan "bring forth as a ground for censure," from up "up" + bregdan "move quickly, intertwine" (see braid (v.)). Cf. Middle Swedish upbrygdha. Meaning "scold" is first attested late 13c. Related: Upbraided; upbraiding.
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