Upbraiding

verb noun adjective

To criticize severely.

Definition

  1. (verb) To criticize severely.
  2. (verb) (followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
  3. (verb) To treat with contempt.
  4. (verb) (followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
  5. (verb) To utter upbraidings.
  6. (verb) To vomit; retch.
  7. (noun) An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.
  8. (adjective) Reproachful; chiding; censorious.

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  • Upbraiding contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Upbraiding mean?

To criticize severely.

How many letters are in Upbraiding?

Upbraiding has 10 letters.

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