upbraiding

[ uhp-brey-ding ]
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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.

Origin of upbraiding

1
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at upbraid, -ing1, -ing2

Other words from upbraiding

  • 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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