Berate
Berate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: there's no need to berate someone for making a mistake during the first day on the job
Nearby Word: berating
Rant
Rant verb - To talk loudly and wildly.
Common collocations
| way | berate way | rant way |
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