Upbraiding (Noun)
Meaning
A severe scolding.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The boss launched into a stern upbraiding of the employee for his careless mistake.
- Her mother's upbraiding left her feeling ashamed and regretful of her actions.
- The teacher's public upbraiding of the student was humiliating and unnecessary.
- The upbraiding he received from his coach after the game was well-deserved, given his poor performance.
- She expected an upbraiding from her parents when she got home late, but instead they listened patiently to her explanation.