Pronunciation: /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
noun a scolding or criticizing someone angrily
A1 She received a berating from her boss for being late to work.
A2 The child was used to beratings from his strict teacher.
B1 The employee felt demoralized after a harsh berating from their manager.
B2 The politician faced public backlash after berating a journalist during an interview.
C1 The coach's constant beratings had a negative impact on the team's morale.
C2 The author faced criticism for berating readers who left negative reviews of their book.
verb to scold or criticize someone angrily
A1 She was berating her brother for not cleaning his room.
A2 The coach was berating the players for their lack of effort during the game.
B1 The boss was berating the employee for making a mistake on the project.
B2 The teacher was berating the students for not studying for the exam.
C1 The politician was berating his opponents during the debate.
C2 The manager was berating the team for not meeting their sales targets.
formal The teacher was berating the students for not completing their assignments on time.
informal My mom was berating me for forgetting to take out the trash again.
slang I overheard my boss berating his assistant for making a mistake.
figurative The storm clouds were berating the city with heavy rain and thunder.
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