upbraid

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

When I ask Stu what happened to inspire the crackdown, he just mutters about “management decisions” and takes the opportunity to upbraid Gail and me for being too generous with the rolls.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

The question haunts “Remake” — he includes an indelible sequence from “Sherman’s March” in which his longtime friend Charleen upbraids him for always having the camera out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

Just moments before, Shaw upbraids Seven for not blowing up the turbolift with him inside to keep Vadic from taking over the ship.

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023

Then, just as everyone else is growing more chatty and carefree, the princess abruptly remounts her high horse and upbraids a hapless guest for overfamiliarity.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 23, 2017

When the king upbraids his son for his party-boy ways, the substance of his scolding centers largely on critiquing Hal’s performance in the role of heir to the throne.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2016

He upbraids the professors of the true religion for their vices, particularly for their disunion, and for deserting the interests of holy faith.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões

The Wall Street Journal reported that in the days before the decision Trump upbraided Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes and nicotine products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

Decades later, he upbraided player auctions in the Indian Premier League, saying that he "just did not like players being treated like horses being sold to the highest bidder".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023

The University of Colorado’s new head coach upbraided some of his players Wednesdsay — not for fighting, but for not fighting.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023

Superior Court Judge William F. Fahey upbraided Adams for repeatedly racking up more in fees than the judge had authorized.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023

The chiefs were taken aback by my behavior and upbraided me for my rudeness.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Mr. Johnson recounts upbraiding Jobs at one point after the CEO swore at and insulted his retail team during a meeting; he made his outspoken boss promise never to do it again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

It might have seemed an unusual upbraiding of a president by a sitting judge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026

"An actual upbraiding from the court for the Trump Org."

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2022

Kimura, who was introduced as a fun-loving jokester, attracted increased negative attention online after upbraiding a housemate for ruining one of her wrestling costumes.

From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2020

During John’s first year at the University of South Dakota, when he had discovered basketball and girls and slacked off in his studies, he received a stern upbraiding.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik