Praise and Upbraid

Opposite meaning words

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Upbraid is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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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Praise is an antonym for upbraid in scold topic.

Nearby Word: upbraiding

praise brother

upbraid brother

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Upbraid and Praise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/praise/upbraid

Praise & Upbraid. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/praise/upbraid>.

Upbraid or Praise. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/praise/upbraid.

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