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upbraid

The correct spelling is upbraid.

How to pronounce upbraid

/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.The act of reproaching; scorn; disdain.

verb

  1. 1.To criticize severely.
  2. 2.(followed by with or for, and formerly of before the object) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
  3. 3.To treat with contempt.
  4. 4.(followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach
  5. 5.To utter upbraidings.

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