Synonyms of upbraiding

upbraiding

verb

present participle of upbraid

as in scolding

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

• scolding
• lecturing
• reprimanding
• criticizing
• blaming
• berating
• chastising
• admonishing
• rebuking
• reproaching
• mocking
• castigating
• attacking
• lambasting
• flaying
• ragging
• jawing
• chiding
• tongue-lashing
• hammering
• calling down
• faulting
• dressing down
• bawling out
• ranting (at)
• scoring
• railing (at or against)
• keelhauling
• basting
• reaming (out)
• rating
• condemning
• reproving
• chewing out
• denouncing
• excoriating
• laying into
• slamming
• censuring
• haranguing
• reviling
• lashing
• reading the riot act (to)
• crucifying
• assailing
• knocking
• disparaging
• ridiculing
• belittling
• taking to task
• blasting
• remonstrating (with)
• abusing
• scourging
• panning
• scoffing
• scorning
• bad-mouthing
• vituperating
• lacing (into)
• reprehending
• dissing
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• sanctioning
• indorsing
• praising
• extolling
• lauding