Fault and Upbraid

Fault

Fault verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.
Usage example: you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done

Upbraid and fault are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upbraid" instead a verb "Fault".

Upbraid

Upbraid verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances
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Synonyms for Upbraid

Fault and upbraid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fault" instead a verb "Upbraid".

Nearby Word: upbraiding

Common collocations

brother fault brother upbraid brother
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