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upbraiding

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I recall one guy upbraiding the poor for public defecation.

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a severe scolding

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noun

a severe scolding

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for upbraiding.

Example sentences

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I recall one guy upbraiding the poor for public defecation.

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But I'm glad they spoke out nonetheless, since it invites closer scrutiny and upbraiding of the company by eagle-eyed social critics, who are all too often silent or ignored on these issues.

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How do you use upbraiding in a sentence?

I recall one guy upbraiding the poor for public defecation.

What does upbraiding mean?

a severe scolding

What part of speech is upbraiding?

upbraiding is commonly used as noun.