berated

[bih-rey-tid] / bɪˈreɪ tɪd /

VERB

criticize hatefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

castigate chide rebuke reprimand reproach revile scold upbraid

STRONG

blister censure chew jaw rate reprove scorch vituperate

WEAK

bawl out call down chew out cuss out eat out give one hell give what for jump all over rail at rake over the coals tell off tongue-lash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment flatter laud praise

WEAK

hail

Example Sentences

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In December, she told how the climate for women in public roles had become "toxic" after she was berated by constituents for taking six months off after having her daughter.

From BBC

Robert Lewinger is tired of being berated by his gastroenterologist because he’s overdue for a colonoscopy.

From New York Times

The rally comes as Trump has berated prosecutors, encouraged protests and raised the prospect of possible violence should he become the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.

From Seattle Times

In December last year, she revealed she had received dozens of phone calls from angry constituents who had berated her for taking time off.

From BBC

But she went from the highs of being on international podiums to being berated for her size.

From BBC