Associations to the word «Berate»

Wiktionary

BERATE, verb. (transitive) to chide or scold vehemently

Dictionary definition

BERATE, verb. Censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha