English Synonym Finder

berate

Definitions

To scold or criticize someone angrily.

To rebuke at length.

Examples

The coach began to berate the players for their lack of effort during the second half.

It is unfair to berate your employees in front of their colleagues.

She felt terrible after her father continued to berate her for failing the exam.

Synonyms

scold rebuke reprimand chide admonish criticize upbraid

Antonyms

praise commend compliment laud approve extol acclaim