отчи́та́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• lambaste verb To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
• lecture noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
• rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.

Senses

отчи́та́ть is used for these senses in English:

• lambaste To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
• lecture (transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
• rebuke (of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.

lambaste — full definition

1. verb To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
2. verb To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

lecture — full definition

1. noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
2. noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
3. verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
4. verb To scold or reprimand someone at length.

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