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upbraiding

[ uhp-brey-ding ]
/ ʌpˈbreɪ dɪŋ /
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noun
the act or words of a person who upbraids; severe reproof or censure: an upbraiding from one's superiors.
adjective
severely reproachful or reproving; censorious: upbraiding remarks.
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Origin of upbraiding

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at upbraid, -ing1, -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM upbraiding

up·braid·ing·ly, adverbself-up·braid·ing, nounun·up·braid·ing, adjectiveun·up·braid·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby upbraiding

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Words related to upbraiding

insulting, offensive, rude, rebuke, reprimand, admonition, censure, condemnation, disapproval, punishment, rebuff, reproach, snub, blame, castigation, curse, defamation, derision, hosing, invective

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