upbraiding

Meanings

• Verb

  To scold or reprimand someone severely and criticize their faults or mistakes.

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Synonyms

cast up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upbraiding
braiding , praising

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Variants

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upbraid , upbraided , upbraider , upbraiders , upbraiding , upbraids

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to rebuke with upbraids'; from Old French 'upbrider' meaning 'to reproach' or 'to upbraid'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'upbraiding' comes from Old French 'upbrider', meaning 'to reproach'.

2. Upbraiding is a strong form of criticism that is often used in literature to reveal character traits and advance plot development.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebuke: A formal expression of disapproval or criticism.

2. Censure: A formal condemnation or criticism, often expressed in a public setting.

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Culture

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Upbraiding is a strong form of reprimand or criticism, often used in situations where someone's behavior needs correcting or when emotions run high. In literature, upbraiding is a common technique used by authors to reveal character traits and advance plot development.

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