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berate

/bɪˈreɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does berate mean?

verb

To scold or criticize someone severely, often in a public or humiliating way. To rebuke or reprimand someone strongly.

Example

"She berated him for his careless mistake in front of the entire team."

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