Vocabulary Entry

upbraiding

|verb • noun

verb

To criticize or scold someone sharply.

Example Sentences

"The teacher began upbraiding the students for their late assignments."

"After the meeting, he felt upbraided by his peers for not contributing more."

"She did not appreciate being upbraided in front of her colleagues."

noun

Example Sentences

"His upbraiding of the staff was unexpected and shocked everyone."

"The manager's upbraiding left a negative atmosphere in the office."

"She delivered an upbraiding that made it clear her expectations were not met."