upbraid
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I may have shrunk from his criticism many years ago, but if he feels a need to upbraid me now, I will view that as a badge of honor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2021
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
Mittelstaedt continues to upbraid him: “Look at Boettcher now, there’s a model for you to learn from.”
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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