upbraid

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

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

The question haunts “Remake” — he includes an indelible sequence from “Sherman’s March” in which his longtime friend Charleen upbraids him for always having the camera out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

Then, just as everyone else is growing more chatty and carefree, the princess abruptly remounts her high horse and upbraids a hapless guest for overfamiliarity.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 23, 2017

Even in extremis, grammar and language matter: Stevie upbraids Martin for referring to the “top” of a hill, when the preferred word, she argues, should be “crest.”

From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2017

When the king upbraids his son for his party-boy ways, the substance of his scolding centers largely on critiquing Hal’s performance in the role of heir to the throne.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2016

Lady L. How he upbraids me with my shame!—Can you deny your binding vows, when this appears a witness against your falsehood!

From The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee by George Farquhar

The Wall Street Journal reported that in the days before the decision Trump upbraided Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes and nicotine products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

Superior Court Judge William F. Fahey upbraided Adams for repeatedly racking up more in fees than the judge had authorized.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023

Workers told the BBC about "severe" conditions, claiming they are constantly monitored and upbraided for "idle time" lasting just a few minutes.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2023

For the next three hours, grieving parents and community members upbraided the board, saying that if didn’t hold people accountable they would lose their jobs.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2022

“Now look what you’ve done,” Lawrence upbraided him.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Mr. Johnson recounts upbraiding Jobs at one point after the CEO swore at and insulted his retail team during a meeting; he made his outspoken boss promise never to do it again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

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

During John’s first year at the University of South Dakota, when he had discovered basketball and girls and slacked off in his studies, he received a stern upbraiding.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik