Berate and Commend

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Berate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Commend is an antonym for berate in scold topic.

Nearby Word: berating

Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Berate is an antonym for commend.

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berate man

commend man

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