berate
Translation
to scold, to rebuke, to castigate
Examples
The coach began to berate the team for their poor performance.
The coach began to berate the team for their poor performance.
She berated him for being late again.
She berated him for being late again.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to scold or criticize (sb.) angrily for (sth.) The coach berated the team for their poor performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scold, rebuke, reprimand, castigate; Antonyms: praise, compliment
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (intensive) and 'rate' (to scold). It literally means 'to scold thoroughly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a pirate captain yelling 'Be-rate-d!' at his crew for their mistakes.