Berating Meaning in English
word · lemma: berate
bɪˈɹeɪtɪŋ
bih-RAY-ting
bɪɹˈeɪtɪŋ
bih-RAY-ting
Definição
Speaking to someone angrily or harshly to criticize or blame them, usually at length.
Uso & Nuances
'Berating' is formal and often used for strong, ongoing verbal criticism. Common with 'for' ('berating someone for...'). Less intense synonyms: 'scolding,' 'reprimanding.' Implies harshness or public embarrassment.
Spanish: reprender duramente - regañar fuertementePortuguese (BR): repreensão severa - dar broncaPortuguese (PT): repreensão severa - dar uma broncaChinese (Simplified): 严厉批评 - 斥责Chinese (Traditional): 嚴厲批評 - 斥責Hindi: डाँटना - कड़ी आलोचना करनाArabic: توبيخ شديد - تعنيفBengali: ধমকানো - গালমন্দ করাRussian: бранить - ругатьJapanese: 叱責する - 非難するVietnamese: mắng nhiếc - chỉ trích gay gắtKorean: 호되게 꾸짖다 - 심하게 나무라다Turkish: azarlamak - fırçalamakUrdu: ڈانٹنا - سخت سرزنش کرناIndonesian: memarahi dengan keras - mengomeli
Frases de Exemplo
The teacher was berating the student for being late.
basic
He was berating himself for making a mistake at work.
basic
Her mother was berating her for not cleaning her room.
basic
My boss spent ten minutes berating me in front of the whole team.
natural
Instead of berating him, try helping him fix his mistake next time.
natural
She kept berating her friend over something that happened years ago.
natural