umbraid

/ˈʌmˌbreɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to upbraid or scold severely, especially a person in authority

“The teacher was about to umbraid the student for the terrible grade, but then she saw the tears in his eyes.”

2. noun

a severe scolding or rebuke

“The student received a harsh umbraid from the principal after the incident.”

Synonyms

  • rebuke
  • upbraid

Antonyms

  • commend
  • praise