Definitions

1. verb

to scold or rebuke severely and often in a public way

“She was berated by her teacher in front of the whole class.”

2. verb

to criticize or abuse someone in a harsh and often public way

“He was berated for his careless mistake on the project.”

3. noun

an act of scolding or rebuking someone severely and often in a public way

“The student’s berating of the teacher made headlines in the local newspaper.”