Synonyms of upbraided

upbraided

verb

past tense of upbraid

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• criticized
• blamed
• berated
• chastised
• admonished
• rebuked
• reproached
• ragged
• castigated
• attacked
• lambasted
• mocked
• flayed
• chided
• faulted
• called down
• chewed out
• reamed (out)
• laid into
• bawled out
• railed (at or against)
• dressed down
• hammered
• scored
• ranted (at)
• jawed
• rated
• keelhauled
• basted
• tongue-lashed
• condemned
• excoriated
• denounced
• assailed
• reproved
• slammed
• lashed
• read the riot act (to)
• harangued
• censured
• reviled
• crucified
• disparaged
• took to task
• knocked
• ridiculed
• remonstrated (with)
• belittled
• chid
• reprehended
• scourged
• blasted
• panned
• abused
• vituperated
• scoffed
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• laced (into)
• dissed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• indorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• extolled
• lauded