SAT GRE upbraid Definition To scold or criticize sharply. Example "She upbraided her son for staying out past curfew without calling." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← unwitting upbringing → Study tips featuring "upbraid" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Stop Skipping Words and Read the Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal