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
When I ask Stu what happened to inspire the crackdown, he just mutters about “management decisions” and takes the opportunity to upbraid Gail and me for being too generous with the rolls.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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