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Rareupbraid
The correct spelling is upbraid.
How to pronounce upbraid
/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/
nounIPA: /ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/
Say it like: Upb-ray-d
The correct spelling is upbraid. The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.
verb
- 1.To criticize severely.
- 2.(followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
- 3.To treat with contempt.
- 4.(followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
- 5.To utter upbraidings.
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