Associations to the word «Upbraiding»

Wiktionary

UPBRAIDING, verb. Present participle of upbraid
UPBRAIDING, adjective. Reproachful; chiding; censorious.
UPBRAIDING, noun. An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.

Dictionary definition

UPBRAIDING, noun. A severe scolding.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke