berating
Example Sentences
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More recently, Jackson Lee expressed regret over an audio recording purported to be her berating staff members.
From Seattle Times
A video seen by the BBC in Subotica shows smugglers berating and beating terrified young Afghans who tried to cross the fence without paying them.
From BBC
Appearing in white shirt and tie, he apologised for berating ministers in expletive-laden texts, but said his language only "understated" their incompetence.
From BBC
At around 2 a.m. on Jan. 5, after a night of drinking and taking pills, Capps pulled a pair of pistols out of a bedside drawer and began berating his wife.
From Seattle Times
Rollins says he made an audio recording of his coach berating him and kicking him off the team during that meeting.
From Seattle Times
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