Berating definition

BERATE Definition & Usage Examples

to scold; rebuke: He berated them in public.

to criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone: As he left the meeting, he was berated by angry demonstrators.

“he deserved the berating that the coach gave him”. synonyms: blowing up. see moresee less. type of: rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval.

to yell at (someone) : to criticize (someone) in a loud and angry way. She berated [=scolded] her son for coming home late.

the act or habit of scolding, rebuking, or harshly criticizing another: The player earned a red card for his constant berating of the referee. adjective.

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berate somebody/yourself to criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done. She berated herself for being a ...

When you berate someone, you do more than just raise your voice at them; berate implies putting someone down by insulting their character. This word comes from ...

If you berate someone, you speak to them angrily about something they have done wrong. She berated him for the noise he made.

berate suggests prolonged and often abusive scolding. berated continually by an overbearing boss.

Berating definition

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