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upbraiding   (TTS Sound)

The noun upbraiding has 1 sense

• castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down -- (a severe scolding)

The verb upbraid has 1 sense

• reproach, upbraid -- (express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior")