noun
- harsh criticism or scolding; severe reproof
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher’s upbraiding left the student feeling ashamed.
- After his upbraiding from the coach, he practiced harder.
- She endured her mother’s upbraiding about her messy room.
- The manager’s public upbraiding embarrassed the entire team.
- His constant upbraiding of his employees hurt morale.
- The harsh upbraiding was followed by constructive advice.