Attempt and Upbraid

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Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.
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Upbraid and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upbraid" instead a verb "Attempt".
Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Upbraid

Upbraid verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
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Attempt and upbraid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Upbraid".
Nearby Word: upbraiding

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  • Film / Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Self-Deprecation: An Englishman's attempt to upbraid the Grim Reaper for his poor manners is met with this response:Grim Reaper: (poking him in the eye) Quiet!
    Source: Film / Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
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