Berate
Berate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Expostulate and berate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expostulate" instead a verb "Berate".
Nearby Word: berating
Expostulate
Expostulate verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Berate and expostulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Berate" instead a verb "Expostulate".
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