upbraid
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I may have shrunk from his criticism many years ago, but if he feels a need to upbraid me now, I will view that as a badge of honor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2021
Since then she has continued to upbraid Mr Trump.
From BBC • May 11, 2021
It’s understandable to have complicated needs and feelings even in the wake of great grief, and I don’t want you to upbraid yourself when you already feel a sense of guilt.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2020
He was trying in a Judiciary Committee hearing today to upbraid Neomi Rao, the lawyer nominated to the D.C.
From Fox News • Feb. 5, 2019
“The other Trojans upbraid me,” she said, “but always I had comfort from you through the gentleness of your spirit and your gentle words. You only were my friend.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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