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berating

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[bih-rey-ting] / bɪˈreɪ tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or habit of scolding, rebuking, or harshly criticizing another.

    The player earned a red card for his constant berating of the referee.

adjective

  1. scolding, rebuking, or harshly criticizing.

    When you talk to him about these behavioral issues, take care not to use a berating tone.

Etymology

Origin of berating

First recorded in 1830–40; berat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun; berat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective

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