Associations to the word «Upbraiding»

Wiktionary

UPBRAIDING, verb. Present participle of upbraid
UPBRAIDING, adjective. Reproachful; chiding; censorious.
UPBRAIDING, noun. An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.

Dictionary definition

UPBRAIDING, noun. A severe scolding.

Wise words

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