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- [uhp-brey-ding]
- /ʌpˈbreɪ dɪŋ/
- /ˌʌp.ˈbreɪd.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-brey-ding]
- /ʌpˈbreɪ dɪŋ/
Definitions of upbraiding word
- noun upbraiding the act or words of a person who upbraids; severe reproof or censure: an upbraiding from one's superiors. 1
- adjective upbraiding severely reproachful or reproving; censorious: upbraiding remarks. 1
- verb with object upbraiding to find fault with or reproach severely; censure: The military tribunal upbraided the soldier for his cowardice. 1
- verb with object upbraiding (of things) to bring reproach on; serve as a reproach to. 1
- verb without object upbraiding Archaic. to utter reproaches. 1
- noun upbraiding An instance of severe criticism or rebuke. 0
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Origin of upbraiding
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at upbraid, -ing1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Upbraiding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
upbraiding 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.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
upbraiding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upbraiding
adj upbraiding
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
noun upbraiding
- admonition — An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour.
- dressing-down — a severe reprimand; scolding.
- earful — an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
- hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
- hard times — a period of difficulties or hardship.
adjective upbraiding
- obloquious — Containing obloquy; reproachful.
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