Berated
//bɪˈɹeɪtɪd// verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of berate form-of, participle, past
Example
More examples"Helena arrived at the airport only minutes before her flight left and profanely berated the airport security staff who told her to empty her pockets and purse and examined her carry-on bag. When she later apologized for her angry outburst, she agreed that her frustration at missing a flight did not give her licence to throw a hissy fit at the airport."
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