berated
Example Sentences
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Pelley accused CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss of “murdering” the program and berated Bilton, a former New York Times journalist, for lacking TV news experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 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
“Jay Powell has been called names, has been berated, and has always not just kept his cool but kept his silence,” Bomfim said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
Both she and Trump also publicly berated CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins this week.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2025
He didn’t know what possessed Aunt Hila to think that he’d eat while being berated for being too much like his father.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
