Synonyms of berate

Antonyms of berate

Collocations of berate

berate harshly
Frequency: 70 %

She berated him harshly for forgetting their anniversary.

berate angrily
Frequency: 60 %

The boss berated the employee angrily for making a costly mistake.

berate loudly
Frequency: 50 %

The teacher berated the students loudly for not completing their homework.

berate constantly
Frequency: 45 %

She constantly berated her husband for his lack of ambition.

berate mercilessly
Frequency: 35 %

The coach berated the players mercilessly for their poor performance.

Idiomatic Expressions for berate

  • Phrase: berate someone over something
    Meaning: to angrily express disapproval or criticism towards someone about something
    Usage: The boss berated the employee over his careless mistake.