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    [Verb]  | "up*braid" | \ ˌəp-ˈbrād \


    1: to criticize severely : find fault with

    2: to reproach severely : scold vehemently


    Origin: 12th century ;

     Middle English upbreyden, from Old English ūpbregdan, probably from ūp up + bregdan to snatch, move suddenly {mat|braid|};

    [Verb]  | "upbraid" 


    1: to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings;


      * e.g., " ... his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances "



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     [ "upbraid" ]

    1: To scold vehemently, or to criticize ones actions.

      * e.g.,  ... The lord shall not upbraid you, but if you seek him for knowledge he shall give it. 

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