Berate and Sanction

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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

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Sanction is an antonym for berate.

Nearby Word: berating

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Berate is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

player	berate player	sanction player
heroes	berate heroes	sanction heroes

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