be reproached
[bi rɪˈproʊtʃt]
verb phrase (passive voice)
ser repreendido/repreendida; ser censurado/censurada
1. to be criticized or blamed for something; to be spoken to angrily about a fault or wrongdoing
She was reproached for arriving late to the meeting.
Ela foi repreendida por chegar atrasada à reunião.
2. to be subjected to disapproval or rebuke, typically in a formal or serious manner
The employee was reproached by his supervisor for poor performance.
O funcionário foi repreendido pelo supervisor por desempenho inadequado.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser repreendido' is commonly used in both professional and personal contexts, especially when someone has made a mistake. In American English, being reproached is often considered more formal than simply 'being criticized,' implying a more serious tone of disapproval. The phrase is frequently used in academic, professional, and family settings across both cultures.
NYC Slang
be called out; get read the riot act
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