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BERATE Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word berate. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word berate. (close relations)
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chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

lambast
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lambaste
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

rag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a small piece of cloth

• a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities

• music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)

verb

• treat cruelly

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• play in ragtime

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• censure severely or angrily

• break into lumps before sorting

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

scold
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

admonish
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

bash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vigorous blow

• an uproarious party

verb

• hit hard

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemn
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

rail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

• short for railway

• a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

• a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)

• any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud

verb

• complain bitterly

• enclose with rails

• provide with rails

• separate with a railing

• convey (goods etc.) by rails

• travel by rail or train

• lay with rails

• fish with a handline over the rails of a boat

• spread negative information about

• criticize severely

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

reprove
verbv
verb

• take to task

slate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

• thin layers of rock used for roofing

• a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

• a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

verb

• designate or schedule

• enter on a list or slate for an election

• cover with slate

upbraid
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

vilify
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

Best Hypernyms For BERATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for berate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
criticise criticize knock
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for CHIDE

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