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upbraiding

[uhp-brey-ding] / ʌpˈbreɪ dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
abusive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insulting offensive rude
WEAK
calumniating castigating censorious contumelious defamatory derisive disparaging insolent invective libelous maligning obloquious opprobrious reproachful reviling sarcastic scathing scolding scurrilous sharp-tongued slanderous traducing vilifying vituperative
Antonyms
STRONGEST
kind nice respectful
WEAK
complimentary
ADJECTIVE
vituperative
Synonyms
WEAK
calumniating castigating censorious contumelious defamatory derisive disparaging insolent insulting invective libelous maligning obloquious offensive opprobrious reproachful reviling rude sarcastic scathing scolding scurrilous sharp-tongued slanderous traducing vilifying
NOUN
abuse
Synonyms
STRONG
blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision hosing insults invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding signifying slander swearing tirade vilification vituperation
WEAK
bad-mouthing kicking around pushing around
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise
WEAK
acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect
NOUN
admonition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rebuke reprimand
STRONG
berating reproach reproval
WEAK
dressing down talking-to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
praise
NOUN
dressing-down
Synonyms
WEAK
bawling-out castigation chiding lambasting reprimand reproach tongue-lashing
NOUN
rebuke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonition censure condemnation disapproval punishment rebuff reproach snub
STRONG
admonishment affliction berating blame castigation chiding comeuppance correction earful expostulation going-over lecture lesson objurgation ostracism put down rap rating refusal remonstrance reprehension reproof reproval repulse row scolding tongue-lashing
WEAK
bawling-out chewing-out dressing-down hard time kick in the teeth slap in the face talking-to telling-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval encouragement endorsement exoneration praise sanction
STRONG
commendation flattery
WEAK
compliment
NOUN
revilement
Synonyms
STRONG
abuse berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation insults invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach scolding scurrility slander tirade
WEAK
bad-mouthing reviling scurrilousness verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise respect
NOUN
reviling
Synonyms
STRONG
abuse berating blame censure insults libel railing reprimand reproach scolding slander
WEAK
bad-mouthing billingsgate castigation contumely criticism defamation invective obloquy revilement scurrility scurrilousness tirade verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment praise respect
NOUN
scurrility
Synonyms
STRONG
abuse berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation insults invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach revilement scolding slander tirade
WEAK
bad-mouthing reviling scurrilousness verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise respect
NOUN
scurrilousness
Synonyms
WEAK
abuse bad-mouthing berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation insults invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach revilement reviling scolding scurrility slander tirade verbal abuse
NOUN
tongue-lashing
Synonyms
STRONG
berating castigation chiding diatribe objurgation scolding
WEAK
bawling-out dressing-down talking-to
Antonyms
STRONG
praise
NOUN
vituperation
Synonyms
STRONG
berating blame castigation censure criticism defamation insults libel obloquy reprimand reproach scolding slander tirade
WEAK
bad-mouthing verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation praise

Example Sentences

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That sort of upbraiding from a judge before trial has even begun should chill any trial lawyer to the bone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024

"An actual upbraiding from the court for the Trump Org."

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2022

Kimura, who was introduced as a fun-loving jokester, attracted increased negative attention online after upbraiding a housemate for ruining one of her wrestling costumes.

From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2020

He took his feuds to Capitol Hill on Thursday, upbraiding several senators who oppose him.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2016

It was not until he had blundered and crashed along his way for some time, wildly upbraiding himself, that he calmed down with the realization that he was well and truly lost.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques