upbraiding
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- self-upbraiding noun
- unupbraiding adjective
- unupbraidingly adverb
- upbraidingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of upbraiding
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; upbraid, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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That sort of upbraiding from a judge before trial has even begun should chill any trial lawyer to the bone.
From Los Angeles Times
“Some of those folks deserved an upbraiding,” said Dr. Gillespie, 44, the Emory professor.
From New York Times
His critics say he’s made a career of upbraiding Black people to white audiences.
From Los Angeles Times
Another video shows Matsumoto upbraiding a man in a white van.
From Seattle Times
But state regulators are now upbraiding PG&E; for failing to focus on trimming trees around the power lines most likely to start devastating wildfires.
From Washington Times
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