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berating

UK
/bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/

Translations

beratingnoun
beratings
pl
After the mistake was discovered, the manager gave the employee a harsh berating in front of the entire team.
Après la découverte de l’erreur, le directeur a adressé une sévère réprimande à l’employé devant toute l’équipe.
Additional translations
remontranceSoutenu.
Synonyms
scolding
rebuke
reprimand
castigation
censure
admonishment
criticism
beratinggerund / present participle
UK
/bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
US
/bəˈreɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that scolds or criticizes.
She answered in a berating tone that silenced the room.
Elle a répondu d’un ton réprobateur qui a fait taire la salle.
Additional translations
sévèreSelon le contexte.
Synonyms
scolding
reprimanding
rebuking
chastising
upbraiding
chiding
admonishing
castigating
lambasting
reproaching
berateverb

berating

Gerund

berated
Past Simple
berated
Past Participle
berating
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈreɪt/
US
/bɪˈreɪt/
réprimanderSens général : critiquer ou reprendre vivement quelqu’un.
The manager berated the employee for being late to the meeting.
Le directeur a réprimandé l’employé pour son retard à la réunion.
Additional translations
sermonnerRegistre courant ; insiste sur une remontrance insistante.
enguirlanderRegistre familier ; correspond à une remontrance vive et souvent brusque.
Synonyms
scold
rebuke
reprimand
chide
upbraid
castigate
admonish
criticize
Antonyms
praise
commend
applaud

Definitions

beratingnoun
A severe and angry criticism or scolding.
After the mistake was discovered, the manager gave the employee a harsh berating in front of the entire team.
beratinggerund / present participle
Expressing or characterized by scolding or severe criticism.
She answered in a berating tone that silenced the room.
berateverb
To scold or criticize someone angrily.
The manager berated the employee for being late to the meeting.
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