American English pronunciation
How to pronounce upbraid
IPA transcription: ['ʌpb,ɹeɪd]
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Verb
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express criticism towards
“The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior”
Usage examples
- Clovis upbraided her; but when Chlodomer was born, she insisted on baptising him also.
- He knew his mother wanted to upbraid him.
- Masinissa, upbraided by Scipio for his weakness, was urged to leave her.