Upbraided: meaning, definitions and examples

reprimanding someone

To upbraid someone means to scold or criticize them severely. This term is often used when someone has committed a mistake or behaved poorly, and another person seeks to express their disappointment or disapproval. The act of upbraiding can involve a passionate or accusatory tone. It can also imply a sense of moral outrage or indignation. Upbraiding is more formal than just regular criticism and often involves an element of teaching or correction.

berate, chide, rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

• The teacher upbraided the student for not turning in his homework.

• After the mistake, her boss upbraided her in front of the team.

• He was upbraided by his friends for not being more supportive.

• The parent upbraided the child for speaking disrespectfully.