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berating

[bih-rey-ting] / bɪˈreɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
faultfinding
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NOUN
admonition
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Beijing’s retaliation has included berating Tokyo at the United Nations, canceling flights to Japan and threatening a ban on imports of Japanese seafood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The Australian skipper removed him for a 13th time in Tests, more than any other bowler, with a furious Root berating himself after prodding at a full delivery and feathering to Carey.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

The next day, a 2021 video emerged of Porter berating a staff member during a videoconference with a member of the Biden administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

The first minister's security team is reported to have aided in retaining people from berating Swinney on the stage.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

If berating counts, then he’s said more to Charlie this past summer and fall than he has in nineteen years.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon