MeanOF

berate

- verb (v)

Meaning: criticize hatefully

Synonyms: bawl out blister call down castigate censure chew chew out chide cuss out eat out give one hell give what for jaw jump all over rail at rake over the coals rate rebuke reprimand reproach reprove revile scold scorch tell off tongue-lash upbraid vituperate

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