кори́ть — meaning in English
korit
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English meaning
- castigate verb To scold or punish someone harshly.
- reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
- scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
- vituperate verb To scold someone very harshly, often with insults.
Senses
кори́ть is used for these senses in English:
- castigate (transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
- reproach (transitive) To criticize or rebuke (someone).
- scold (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
- vituperate To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
castigate — full definition
- verb To scold or punish someone harshly.
- verb To condemn something strongly, especially by criticising it in public.
- verb To revise or make corrections to a publication.
reproach — full definition
- noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
- verb To criticize or blame someone, usually gently.
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