Berated: meaning, definitions and examples

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berated

 

[ bษชหˆreษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criticize harshly

To berate means to scold or criticize someone angrily and at length. This term implies a level of severity in the reprimand, often with the intent to correct or chastise the behavior of the individual being addressed. It usually conveys a sense of disappointment or disapproval. The usage is often found in contexts where authority figures address subordinates, such as a boss berating an employee for poor performance.

Synonyms

castigate, chide, rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

  • The teacher berated the students for not completing their assignments.
  • He was berated by his parents for staying out too late.
  • The manager berated his team for missing the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "berated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repreendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเค‚เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschimpft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dimarahi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะดะฐะฝะธะน ะบั€ะธั‚ะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skarcony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ่ฒฌใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimandรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azarlanan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊พธ์ง€๋žŒ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุชูˆุจูŠุฎู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokรกrรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokarhanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดฃ้ช‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prizadet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrifinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒœแƒซแƒฆแƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nqid olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprendido

Etymology

The word 'berate' originated in the early 19th century, combining the prefix 'be-' which often intensifies the meaning of the base verb, with 'rate', which comes from the Old French 'rate', meaning to scold or critique. The root 'rate' itself can find its origins in Middle English, where it was employed in contexts of moral judgment or estimation. Over time, 'berate' has evolved to convey a more intense and forceful form of criticism. The term gained popularity in the English language as the dynamics of authority and accountability evolved in educational and workplace settings, highlighting the growing emphasis on reprimanding inappropriate behavior as a means of correction. Its use has since spread to various dialogues, often reflecting the displeasure inherent in supervisor-subordinate interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,469, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.