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Thursday, November 13
upbraid v.t.

Definition: 1. to find fault with or reproach severely; censure, 2. (of things) to bring reproach on; serve as a reproach to.

Example: He was upbraided by his employer for his sloppy work.

Synonyms: reprove, chide


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