berate

Example Sentences

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But his behavior at a traffic stop two years ago — berating the police officer, calling the officer’s supervisors to complain and even driving to the mayor’s house to lecture her — crossed a line.

From Seattle Times

But he berated television again for failing America’s children and politics, sounding every inch the war horse of old.

From New York Times

He just berates this reporter for feeding the 24/7 news cycle, which was not as intense as it is here today.

From Salon

Last week, however, a video was leaked of Crowder berating his wife, who is now divorcing him, in a way that can safely be described as "abusive."

From Salon

Crowder has claimed the video of him berating his wife is "misleadingly edited."

From Salon