berated (Meaning)
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berated (imp. & p. p.)
of Berate
Synonyms & Antonyms of berated
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- rated
- abused
- panned
- assailed
- censured
- called down
- laced (into)
- took to task
- railed (at or against)
- dissed
- disparaged
- basted
- lashed
- crucified
- bawled out
- reviled
- keelhauled
- harangued
- belittled
- excoriated
- reproved
- chewed out
- jawed
- reamed (out)
- scorned
- bad-mouthed
- reprehended
- read the riot act (to)
- knocked
- scored
- slammed
- ridiculed
- tongue-lashed
- denounced
- chid
- scoffed
- vituperated
- remonstrated (with)
- ranted (at)
- dressed down
- blasted
- scourged
- condemned
Antonyms:
berated Sentence Examples
- The teacher berated the students for their poor performance on the test.
- The boss berated the employee for making a serious mistake.
- The parents berated their child for coming home late.
- The coach berated the team for losing the game.
- The politician berated his opponents for spreading false information.
- The critic berated the movie for its lack of originality.
- The customer berated the cashier for the long checkout line.
- The doctor berated the patient for not following his instructions.
- The neighbor berated the dog owner for letting his pet bark incessantly.
- The audience berated the speaker for his inflammatory remarks.
FAQs About the word berated
of Berate
scolded, reprimanded, criticized, lectured, admonished, mocked, hammered, ragged, flayed, upbraided
sanctioned, approved, endorsed, indorsed,approved, endorsed, indorsed, sanctioned,praised, praised
The teacher berated the students for their poor performance on the test.
The boss berated the employee for making a serious mistake.
The parents berated their child for coming home late.
The coach berated the team for losing the game.
