upbraids

[US]/ʌpˈbreɪdz/
[UK]/ʌpˈbreɪdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to scold or criticize someone angrily

Phrases & Collocations

upbraids the child

upbraids his actions

upbraids her mistakes

upbraids their choices

upbraids my efforts

upbraids the team

upbraids his behavior

upbraids her attitude

upbraids their performance

upbraids the decision

Example Sentences

she often upbraids her children for not doing their homework.

the manager upbraids employees who miss deadlines.

he upbraids himself for not studying harder.

the coach upbraids the players for their lack of effort.

she upbraids her friend for always being late.

the teacher upbraids students who disrupt the class.

he upbraids his partner for not communicating well.

the journalist upbraids the government for its inaction.

she upbraids herself for not taking the opportunity.

the critic upbraids the film for its poor storyline.

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