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berate Synonyms

Another word for berate

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• verb (Context 1)

To scold or criticize someone angrily and at length.

Usage Example

"The coach began to scold the players in the locker room after their careless mistakes in the first half."

Strongest
scold
upbraid
reprimand
rebuke
Strong
chastise
castigate
lambaste
reproach
chide
tell off

Opposites of berate

The opposite of berate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commend
compliment
laud
extol
acclaim
applaud
See all opposites of berate

• Nearby Words

bento
bequeath
bequest
berate
berber
bereave
bereaved

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Berate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/berate
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