😠berate

verb
/bɪˈreɪt/

Meaning

to scold or criticize angrily

Example Sentences

The teacher berated the student for being late.

Synonyms

scold, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, criticize

Antonyms

praise, compliment, commend

Collocations

berate harshly, berate publicly, berate someone, berate severely

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