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berate definition

be·rate (bē rāt′, bi-)

transitive verb berated -·rat′ed, berating -·rat′·ing

to scold or rebuke severely

Etymology: be- + rate

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berate Synonyms

berate

v.

scold, chide, reprimand, rebuke; see scold. See syn. study at scold.


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berate Usage Examples

Object

  • other: We read the Sunday Times Rich List with envy and delight but berate others for making money on the property market.

Modifying Another Word

  • n't: Do n't berate yourself, as such symptoms are a common part of re-entry.
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