berating

[ bih-rey-ting ]
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noun
  1. the act or habit of scolding, rebuking, or harshly criticizing another: The player earned a red card for his constant berating of the referee.

adjective
  1. scolding, rebuking, or harshly criticizing: When you talk to him about these behavioral issues, take care not to use a berating tone.

Origin of berating

1
First recorded in 1830–40; berat(e) + -ing1 for the noun; berat(e) + -ing2 for the adjective

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