upbraid
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Though he takes a minute to upbraid her, they’re obviously the show’s binary system, and Decker is in any case a cheery sort who takes things in stride — even prison, seemingly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
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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