verb
upbraid
Upbraid (verb) means to criticize severely.
verb
1
To criticize severely.
2
To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
3
To treat with contempt.
4
To object or urge as a matter of reproach
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Etymology
From Middle English upbreyden, from Old English upbreġdan, equivalent to up- + braid. Compare English umbraid (“to upbraid”), Icelandic bregða (“to draw, brandish, braid, deviate from, change, break off, upbraid”). See up, and braid (transitive).
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What is the meaning of upbraid?
"upbraid" (verb) means to criticize severely.
What are the different meanings of upbraid?
"upbraid" has 3 main meanings: 1. To criticize severely; 2. To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; 3. To treat with contempt.