Upbraider (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who finds fault or imputes blame.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious upbraider of politicians and bureaucrats used his column to scathing effect.
- Her husband's constant nagging made him feel like he was living with an upbraider.
- As a critic, she was known for being a harsh upbraider of artists who failed to meet her high standards.
- The lawyer was a skilled upbraider of expert witnesses, able to expose their contradictions with ease.
- Throughout the novel, the main character struggles with his own self-doubt and the harsh upbraider within.