"upbraiding" in the noun sense
1. castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down
a severe scolding
"upbraiding" in the verb sense
1. reproach, upbraid
express criticism towards
"The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
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