Upbraid Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for upbraid.
upbraid
upbraid
/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/
exprobrate
blame
censure
condemn
reproach
Examples
- The teacher upbraided the children for their misdeed.
- He upbraids her for her inconstancy.
- It's reason to upbraid or even sanction people.
- The mother never upbraided her son.
- He upbraided Staphylus violently for his conduct.
- Holmes upbraids Watson for his lackluster results.
- It's reason to upbraid or even sanction people, but not delete the page.
- The general replied by upbraiding Charles for his distrust and mismanagement.
- He was pouring out his penitence, he was upbraiding himself.
- I try to thank reviewers for the time put in, not to upbraid them.
express criticism towards
verb
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"Up + Braid. She scolds as she braids, lifting hair and her voice."
"Up + Braid. She scolds while braiding her hair upward tight."
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