upbraid
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The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping his hands and trying to rally his team after what proved to be the winning goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Since then she has continued to upbraid Mr Trump.
From BBC • May 11, 2021
It’s understandable to have complicated needs and feelings even in the wake of great grief, and I don’t want you to upbraid yourself when you already feel a sense of guilt.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2020
And, most judges usually would upbraid opposing counsels if they addressed one another in similar fashion or used ad hominem language in the courtroom.
From Fox News • Jan. 23, 2020
Whenever he walked into my presence I became silent, waiting for him to speak, wondering if he were going to upbraid me for something.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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