Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun upbraiding

1 sense of upbraiding

Sense 1
castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down -- (a severe scolding)
       => rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand -- (an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb upbraid

1 sense of upbraid

Sense 1
reproach, upbraid -- (express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior")
       => accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate -- (bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse")