| Term | berate (v.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | to say insulting and disrespectful things |
| Meaning | [bɪˈreɪt] formal verb transitive [berates berating berated] to criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone • As he left the meeting, he was berated by angry demonstrators. • Doctors are often berated for being poor communicators, particularly when they have to give patients bad news. |
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