up·braid

[uhp-breyd]
verb (used with object)
1.
to find fault with or reproach severely; censure: The military tribunal upbraided the soldier for his cowardice.
2.
(of things) to bring reproach on; serve as a reproach to.
verb (used without object)
3.
Archaic. to utter reproaches.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English upbrēdan to adduce as a fault. See up-, braid

up·braid·er, noun
un·up·braid·ed, adjective


1. reprove, blame. See reprimand.
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upbraid (ʌpˈbreɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to reprove or reproach angrily
2.  to find fault with
 
[Old English upbregdan; related to Danish bebreide; see up, braid]
 
up'braider
 
n
 
up'braiding
 
n
 
up'braidingly
 
adv

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upbraid
O.E. upbregdan "bring forth as a ground for censure," from up "up" + bregdan "move quickly, intertwine" (see braid). Cf. M.Swed. upbrygdha. Meaning "scold" is first attested late 13c.
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Example sentences
And then upbraid me in the comments here for my lack of fairness and good taste.
Her husband dis covered what was taking place, and upbraid ed her.
The editor, smiling at her beauty and her comet quality, tried to upbraid her
  for her play.
We had not the heart to upbraid him, for his distress was pitiful.
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