upbraid

Example Sentences

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Finally, Hoover summoned the California delegation to his hotel room to upbraid them crisply for their “outrageous, scandalous” demand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

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

And, most judges usually would upbraid opposing counsels if they addressed one another in similar fashion or used ad hominem language in the courtroom.

From Fox News • Jan. 23, 2020

Whenever he walked into my presence I became silent, waiting for him to speak, wondering if he were going to upbraid me for something.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright