English Explanatory Dictionary

berate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To chide or scold vehemently.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-berate.wav

Word forms

berate berates berating berated

Etymology

From be- + rate (“to scold, upbraid”).

Related words

beration

Derived words

beratement beratingly
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