berating

[US]/bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/bəˈreɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.The action of scolding or criticizing someone severely.

Phrases & Collocations

berating someone publicly

a berating lecture

subject to berating

receiving a berating

berating oneself

under berating criticism

Example Sentences

she was berating him for being late.

the teacher was berating the students for not studying.

he couldn't handle her berating tone.

they were berating the government for its lack of action.

after berating his team, he decided to apologize.

she felt hurt after being berated by her boss.

the manager was berating the employee for poor performance.

he was berating himself for making such a mistake.

berating others rarely leads to positive outcomes.

she stopped berating him and started listening instead.

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