Canadian English Meaning of upbraid

scold

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Definitions and Meaning of upbraid in English

Wordnet

upbraid (v)

express criticism towards

Webster

upbraid (v. t.)

To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed.

To reprove severely; to rebuke; to chide.

To treat with contempt.

To object or urge as a matter of reproach; to cast up; -- with to before the person.

Webster

upbraid (v. i.)

To utter upbraidings.

Webster

upbraid (n.)

The act of reproaching; contumely.

FAQs About the word upbraid

scold

express criticism towardsTo charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly

criticize,lecture,Reprimand,scold,admonish,give someone a dressing down,tell off,blame,Call down,castigate

approve,Endorse,endorse,sanction,extol,Praise,Praise,extol

up-bow => Up bow, upbound => upbound, upblow => upflow, upbind => Tie up, upbeat => upbeat,