брани́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• berate verb To scold someone harshly and at length.
• chide verb To scold or express disapproval of someone, usually mildly.
• objurgate verb To scold someone very strongly.
• rag noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
• rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
• scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Senses

брани́ть is used for these senses in English:

• berate (transitive) To chide or scold vehemently.
• chide (transitive) To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
• objurgate (transitive) To rebuke or scold strongly.
• rebuke (of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.
• scold (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

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