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1. (v.t.) upbraid
to find fault with or reproach severely; censure.
2. upbraid
(of things) to bring reproach on; serve as a reproach to.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME; OE upbrēdan to adduce as a fault. See up -, braid)
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| Definition of 'upbraid' |
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1. (verb) reproach, upbraid
express criticism towards
"The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
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1. (noun) upbraid
the act of reproaching; contumely
2. (verb) upbraid
to charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed
3. (verb) upbraid
to reprove severely; to rebuke; to chide
4. (verb) upbraid
to treat with contempt
5. (verb) upbraid
to object or urge as a matter of reproach; to cast up; -- with to before the person
6. (verb) upbraid
to utter upbraidings
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