upbraided

Meanings

• Verb

  To reprimand or criticize severely and publicly.

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Synonyms

cast up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upbraided
brided , hided , tided

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Variants

List of all variants of upbraided that leads to same result
upbraid , upbraided , upbraider , upbraiders , upbraiding , upbraids

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Etymology

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From Old French 'upbrider', meaning 'to reproach' or 'to rebuke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'upbraided' is used only occasionally in modern English.

2. The word 'upbraided' has 11 letters and is pronounced as /ʌpˈbraɪd/.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reprimand: A formal or informal expression of disapproval, criticism, or censure.

2. Censure: The act of criticizing or condemning publicly.

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Culture

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The word 'upbraided' has been used in literature and poetry to depict intense emotions and strong reprimands. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago upbraids Othello for his jealousy, leading to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "upbraided"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person criticizing someone else in a public setting. Imagine the tone, body language, and emotions involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'upbraided' with strong emotions like anger, disappointment, or frustration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upset Bear: Upset, Public, Berate' to remember the meaning of 'upbraided'.

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