Upbraid



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.斥责, 责骂
• ［英］ v.斥责, 责骂 ( to criticize severely; scold vehemently)
• ［记］ up ( 向上) +braid ( 辫子) -> 揪辫子 -> 责骂

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English upbreyden, from Old English ūpbregdan, probably from ūp up + bregdan to snatch, move suddenly — more at braid
• Date: 12th century
• 1. to criticize severely ; find fault with
• 2. to reproach severely ; scold vehemently
• Synonyms: see scold
• ? upbraider noun

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