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View synonyms for upbraiding

upbraiding

[ uhp-brey-ding ]

noun

  1. the act or words of a person who upbraids; severe reproof or censure:

    an upbraiding from one's superiors.

adjective

  1. severely reproachful or reproving; censorious:

    upbraiding remarks.

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Other Words From

  • up·braiding·ly adverb
  • self-up·braiding noun
  • unup·braiding adjective
  • unup·braiding·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of upbraiding1

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; upbraid, -ing 1, -ing 2

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