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UPBRAID Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word upbraid. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word upbraid. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UPBRAID

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admonish
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

criticize
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

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

Best Hypernyms For UPBRAID

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upbraid, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
admonish berate censure chastise criticize rebuke reprimand reproach reprove scold

Alternatives for ADMONISH

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