Take to task and Upbraid

Take to task verb - Censure severely or angrily.

Upbraid is a synonym for take to task in correct topic. In some cases you can use "Upbraid" instead a verb phrase "Take to task", when it comes to topics like rebuke, condemn, blame, reprimand.

Upbraid verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Take to task is a synonym for upbraid in scold topic. You can use "Take to task" instead a verb "Upbraid", if it concerns topics such as reprimand.

Nearby Word: upbraiding