upbraiding meaning

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upbraiding (noun): a severe scolding.

Definition of upbraiding

  1. a severe scolding

    Synonyms: castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, going-over, dressing down

    Type of: rebuke

    Related forms: upbraid

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UP · words ending in NG · 10-letter words

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