Berate Meaning in English
word
bɪˈɹeɪt
bih-RAYT
bɪɹˈeɪt
bi-RAYT
Definition
To speak angrily or criticize someone very strongly because of something they have done wrong.
Usage & Nuances
'Berate' is formal and strong; it means to rebuke harshly, often at length. Commonly used in writing or serious speech, not casual conversation. Often confused with 'scold' (usually for children) or 'reprimand' (more official). Use 'berate' for focused, harsh criticism.
Spanish: reprender - regañar severamentePortuguese (BR): repreender severamente - censurarPortuguese (PT): repreender severamente - censurarChinese (Simplified): 严厉指责 - 斥责Chinese (Traditional): 嚴厲指責 - 斥責Hindi: कड़ी आलोचना करना - डांटनाArabic: يُوبِّخ بشدة - يَنْتَقِد بقسوةBengali: ধমকানো - তীব্র ভর্ৎসনা করাRussian: жестко ругать - отчитыватьJapanese: 激しく叱る - 叱責するVietnamese: mắng mỏ dữ dội - quở trách nặng nềKorean: 호되게 꾸짖다 - 심하게 비난하다Turkish: azarlamak - sertçe eleştirmekUrdu: ڈانٹنا - سخت تنقید کرناIndonesian: memarahi keras - mencerca
Example Sentences
The teacher berated the students for being late.
basic
His boss berated him in front of everyone.
basic
She berated her son for not doing his homework.
basic
I didn't expect my friend to berate me over such a small mistake.
natural
Stop berating yourself—everybody makes mistakes sometimes.
natural
The coach berated the team for their poor performance during halftime.
natural