noun a scolding or criticizing someone angrily
verb to scold or criticize someone angrily
A mother berating her child for misbehaving in public.
Teachers berating students for not completing their assignments on time.
A partner berating their significant other for forgetting an important event.
A coach berating a player for not giving their best effort during a game.
A boss berating an employee for making a mistake on a project.
A writer may use 'berating' in a novel to depict a character scolding another harshly.
A psychologist may use 'berating' to describe a form of emotional abuse in a therapy session.
A manager may use 'berating' to refer to the act of reprimanding an employee for poor performance.
A teacher may use 'berating' to describe a form of discipline used in the classroom.
A lawyer may use 'berating' to describe aggressive questioning or criticism in a courtroom setting.