upbraiding

[ uhp-brey-ding ]

noun

1. the act or words of a person who upbraids; severe reproof or censure:

   an upbraiding from one's superiors.

adjective

1. severely reproachful or reproving; censorious:

   upbraiding remarks.

Other Words From

• up·braiding·ly adverb
• self-up·braiding noun
• unup·braiding adjective
• unup·braiding·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of upbraiding¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; upbraid, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

That sort of upbraiding from a judge before trial has even begun should chill any trial lawyer to the bone.

From Los Angeles Times

“Some of those folks deserved an upbraiding,” said Dr. Gillespie, 44, the Emory professor.

From New York Times

His critics say he’s made a career of upbraiding Black people to white audiences.

From Los Angeles Times

Another video shows Matsumoto upbraiding a man in a white van.

From Seattle Times

But state regulators are now upbraiding PG&E; for failing to focus on trimming trees around the power lines most likely to start devastating wildfires.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• admonition
• censure
• condemnation
• disapproval
• punishment
• rebuff
• reproach
• snub