berate
/bɪˈreɪt/
be · rate
bɪ · ˈreɪt
English Definition
v. scold harshly; criticize severely
Significado en Español
regañar, reprender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mắng mỏ, quở trách
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Example Sentence
She berated him for his carelessness.
她因他的粗心而严厉指责他。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
be-(intensify) + rate (scold) → to criticize or scold harshly, to reprimand.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “berate”?
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A
praise
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B
lament
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C
rebuke
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D
ignore
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C — rebuke.
“berate” means v. scold harshly; criticize severely
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The furious customer began to ______ the clerk over one tiny mistake.
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A
praise
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B
berate
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C
comfort
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D
thank
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B — berate.
“berate” means v. scold harshly; criticize severely
Common questions about “berate”
What does “berate” mean?
berate — v. scold harshly; criticize severely. In Chinese: 严厉指责，训斥.
How do you pronounce “berate”?
berate is pronounced /bɪˈreɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: be · rate.
How do you use “berate” in a sentence?
She berated him for his carelessness. (她因他的粗心而严厉指责他。)
What are synonyms for “berate”?
scold, reprimand, rebuke — all close in meaning to berate (v. scold harshly; criticize severely).
Is “berate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. berate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “berate”?
be-(intensify) + rate (scold) → to criticize or scold harshly, to reprimand.
