What does upbraiding mean?
Upbraiding means present participle and gerund of upbraid.
Upbraiding
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of upbraid.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of upbraid
- Reproachful; chiding; censorious.
- An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.
- (obsolete) An instance of vomiting
Example Sentences
I wish to bring comfort and avoid upbraidings: for your own conscience will reproach you more than the voice of a preacher.
The seed wasteth and consumeth winde, and is good against belchings and upbraidings of the stomach, alaieth gripings of the belly, provoketh urine gently, maketh abundance of milke, and stirreth up bodily lust: it staieth the laske, and also the white flux in women
Synonyms for upbraiding
Antonyms for upbraiding
Related Words
Word Forms
- more upbraiding
- most upbraiding
- upbraidings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for upbraiding?
Common synonyms include castigation, earful, going-over, dressing down.
What is the opposite of upbraiding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use upbraiding in a sentence?
I wish to bring comfort and avoid upbraidings: for your own conscience will reproach you more than the voice of a preacher.
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