01 v. i. To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of,…
imp. & p. p.
Upbraided; p. pr. & vb. n.
Upbraiding
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To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed.“And upbraided them with their unbelief.” — Mark xvi. 14.“Vet do not Upbraid us our distress.” — Shak.
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To reprove severely; to rebuke; to chide.“Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done.” — Matt. xi. 20“How much doth thy kindness upbraid my wickedness!” — Sir P. Sidney.
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3.
To treat with contempt.[Obs.]
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4.
To object or urge as a matter of reproach; to cast up; -- with to before the person.[Obs.]