Berating: meaning, definitions and examples
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berating
[ bɪˈreɪtɪŋ ]
expressing disapproval
Berating means to scold or criticize someone angrily. It typically involves a loud and harsh expression of dissatisfaction or disappointment, often due to perceived mistakes or poor behavior.
Synonyms
chiding, rebuking, reprimanding, scolding, upbraiding.
Examples of usage
- He was berating the employee for missing the deadline.
- The coach berated the players for their lack of effort during the game.
- After the argument, she couldn't help but berate herself for not standing her ground.
- The teacher berated the students for not studying for the test.
Translations
Translations of the word "berating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repreensão
🇮🇳 सख्त आलोचना
🇩🇪 Tadel
🇮🇩 cemoohan
🇺🇦 розгромна критика
🇵🇱 krytyka
🇯🇵 非難
🇫🇷 réprimande
🇪🇸 reprimenda
🇹🇷 azarlama
🇰🇷 비난
🇸🇦 انتقاد شديد
🇨🇿 kárání
🇸🇰 napomínanie
🇨🇳 责骂
🇸🇮 opominjanje
🇮🇸 ádeins
🇰🇿 сындыру
🇬🇪 კრიტიკა
🇦🇿 tənqid
🇲🇽 reprimenda
Etymology
The word 'berate' comes from the combination of the prefix 'be-' meaning 'about' and the root 'rate', derived from the late Middle English term 'rat' which means to scold or advise. The exact origins are difficult to trace, but it is believed to have evolved in the late 19th century, gaining popularity in American English. It reflects the evolution of language, showcasing how expressions of disapproval have taken form in various cultural interactions. The intensity of berating has implications beyond mere criticism; it often reflects deeper social and power dynamics between individuals.