berated

Example Sentences

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The actor says she has invested hundreds of dollars in a home setup, but also has had to film tapes while on vacation — only to be berated for quality that was not top-notch.

From Los Angeles Times

Vestager defended her decision at a European Parliament committee hearing, where some French lawmakers berated her for her choice and called for a rethink.

From Reuters

The text spun a narrative about a television interviewer who unfairly berated Winfrey for promoting a revolutionary product that could "reverse Dementia instantly & for good."

From Salon

He also recounted how Kellyanne Conway, who served as a senior counselor, once characterized Trump as a "misogynistic bully" following a meeting where he berated several female officials of his White House.

From Salon

For months, Mr. Monahan, the PGA commissioner, berated Saudi Arabia, even asking players who considered joining the rival circuit: “Have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?”

From New York Times