
Upbraid
Severity
Upbraid implies a harsh, severe form of criticism, often used in serious or formal situations.
The manager upbraided the team for missing the deadline.
Personal Impact
Using 'upbraid' suggests the person being criticized has made a significant mistake or lapse in judgment.
The director upbraided the actor for forgetting his lines on stage.
Emotional Intensity
Upbraid can carry an emotional weight, indicating the critic's disappointment or frustration.
Parents upbraided the children for playing instead of doing homework.
Compare with
AdmonishBerateChastiseCondemnRebukeReprimandReproveScold
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