berated

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has openly berated reporters during Pentagon briefings for using headlines the administration dislikes.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Under cross examination, however, Kaley talked about feeling neglected, berated and picked on by family members, causing depression and anxiety that had nothing to do with social media.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Noem routinely berated staff if she saw Homan on TV and kept track of both their appearances to make sure she was on TV more than him, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Zverev berated an official when Alcaraz took a medical timeout in the third set, calling it "unbelievable".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The station commander approached the gate of the courtyard to observe us, and then came over and berated me for standing with my hands in my pockets.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela