upbraiding
/ʌpˈbreɪdɪŋ/
verb
- To scold or criticize someone angrily and severely.
- The manager upbraided the staff for failing to follow safety procedures.
- The coach upbraided the players for their lack of effort during practice.
- She upbraided her brother for leaving the front door unlocked all night.
noun
- The act of scolding or criticizing someone severely.
- He received a harsh upbraiding from his boss for missing the deadline.
- The teacher's upbraiding of the student for cheating was firm but fair.
- Her upbraiding of the team for their carelessness lasted nearly ten minutes.
adjective
- Expressing severe criticism or reproach.
- Her upbraiding tone silenced the entire room.
- The letter contained upbraiding remarks about the company's poor service.
- He gave her an upbraiding look that made her feel ashamed.