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- [bih-reyt]
- /bɪˈreɪt/
- /bɪˈreɪt/
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- [bih-reyt]
- /bɪˈreɪt/
Definitions of berated word
- verb with object berated to scold; rebuke: He berated them in public. 1
- verb berated simple past tense and past participle of berate. 0
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Origin of berated
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; be- + rate2
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Parts of speech for Berated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
berated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
berated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for berated
verb berated
- animadverted — Simple past tense and past participle of animadvert.
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- basted — to beat with a stick; thrash; cudgel.
- chid — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.
- excoriated — Simple past tense and past participle of excoriate.
Antonyms for berated
verb berated
- acclaimed — publicly acknowledged as excellent
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