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upbraid

[uhp-breyd] / ʌpˈbreɪd /


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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

At times, I even saw him upbraid them, though this was extremely rare.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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