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upbraid

/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To scold or reprimand someone severely and publicly.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/



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Synonyms

cast up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with upbraid
bride , tide , ride , tide
Variants
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upbraid , upbraided , upbraider , upbraiders , upbraiding , upbraids
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to call out' or 'to cry out'. Derived from the Old English word 'bregdan', meaning 'to cry out' or 'to scream'.

Trivia
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  1. The verb 'upbraid' has only one syllable.

  2. In the Bible, the word 'upbraid' is used in the King James Version to translate the Hebrew word 'ra'ah', which means 'to see' or 'to look'.

Related Concepts
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  1. reprimand: A formal or serious warning or criticism.

  2. scold: To speak angrily and critically to someone.

Culture
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In literature, 'upbraid' is often used to describe a heated argument or confrontation between characters. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago upbraids Othello for his trust in Desdemona.

How to Memorize "upbraid"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone loudly criticizing or scolding someone else in a public setting.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'upbraid' with the image of a heated argument or confrontation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'U' is for 'Up' and 'Braid' is for 'Rebuke'.

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To help you remember the word 'upbraid', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of the word: Imagine a situation where you are 'u'sing a 'p'encil to 'braid' someone's hair, but instead of braiding, you are scolding or criticizing them. This will help you associate the word 'upbraid' with the act of scolding or criticizing.

2. Breaking down the word: Break down the word into smaller parts, 'up' and 'braid'. Remember 'up' as moving towards the top and 'braid' as the act of weaving or combining. Now combine these two meanings to remember the word 'upbraid' as a form of severe criticism or scolding.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'upbraid'. For example, 'The teacher will upbraid the student who did not complete their homework.' This will help you remember the meaning of the word in the context of a sentence.

4. Visualize the word: Visualize the word 'upbraid' as a picture of a person pointing upwards while scolding or criticizing someone. This will help you create a mental image of the word, making it easier to remember.

5. Regular practice: Practice using the word 'upbraid' in your daily conversations or writing. This will help reinforce the meaning and spelling of the word in your memory.

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