berate

/bi'reit/
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berate

The mother berated her child for running into the street.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To criticize or scold someone severely and angrily, often at length and with strong disapproval.
Usage
  • Verb: Used when someone expresses strong anger or disapproval toward another person's actions, typically through harsh spoken words.
    • The coach will berate the players for their lack of effort.
    • She berated herself for making such a careless mistake.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to berate someone for something": This is the most common construction, specifying the reason for the scolding.
    • The teacher berated the student for cheating on the exam.
  • The verb often implies a one-sided, forceful reprimand from a position of authority or strong emotion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Berating (noun/gerund): The act of scolding someone harshly.
    • His constant berating demoralized the team.
  • Berater (noun): One who berates (less common).
Synonyms
  • Scold: To reprimand or criticize angrily.
  • Reprimand: A formal expression of disapproval.
  • Rebuke: To express sharp disapproval or criticism.
  • Chide: To scold or reproach mildly.
  • Upbraid: To find fault with or reproach severely.
Antonyms
  • Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
  • Compliment: To politely congratulate or express admiration.
  • Commend: To praise formally or officially.
Related Phrases
  • "Lambaste": To criticize harshly (similar in intensity to berate).
  • "Dress down": (Phrasal Verb) To scold or reprimand someone.
    • The sergeant dressed down the recruit for the uniform violation.
  • "Chew out": (Informal Phrasal Verb) To scold angrily.
    • His boss chewed him out for the error in the report.
berate

The mother berated her child for running into the street.

Verb
  1. censure severely or angrily
    • The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
    • The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
    • The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup

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