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berate
verb [T] /bɪˈreɪt/ formalDefinition
› 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.Chastising and rebukingTalking angrily
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