Upbraid

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈbreɪd/

Definitions of upbraid

verb to scold or criticize severely

Example Sentences

A1 She upbraided her friend for being late to the party.

A2 The teacher upbraided the student for not completing the homework.

B1 The manager upbraided the employee for making a mistake on the project.

B2 The coach upbraided the player for not giving their best effort during the game.

C1 The politician was upbraided by the public for his controversial statements.

C2 The director upbraided the actor for not delivering their lines convincingly during the rehearsal.

Examples of upbraid in a Sentence

formal The teacher upbraided the student for not completing the assignment on time.

informal She always upbraids me for leaving dirty dishes in the sink.

slang My mom upbraided me for coming home late again.

figurative The coach upbraided the team for their lackluster performance on the field.

Grammatical Forms of upbraid

• past tense: upbraided
• plural: upbraid
• comparative: more upbraided
• superlative: most upbraided
• present tense: upbraids
• future tense: will upbraid
• perfect tense: have upbraided
• continuous tense: is upbraiding
• singular: upbraider
• positive degree: upbraid
• infinitive: to upbraid
• gerund: upbraiding
• participle: upbraiding

Origin and Evolution of upbraid

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'upbraid' originated from the Old English word 'ūpbregdan' which means to bring up or draw up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'upbraid' shifted from its original meaning of 'to bring up' to 'to scold or reproach someone' as seen in its usage today.