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upbraids

The correct spelling is upbraids.

How to pronounce upbraids

verb

Say it like: Upb-ray-ds

The correct spelling is upbraids. To criticize severely.

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Definition

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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