repreender, censurar, ralhar com
1. to scold or criticize someone angrily and at length
The coach berated the players for their poor performance.
O técnico repreendeu os jogadores por seu desempenho ruim.
2. to express disapproval or harsh criticism toward someone
She was berated by her manager during the meeting.
Ela foi censurada pelo gerente durante a reunião.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'berate' is used in professional and personal settings to describe angry, prolonged criticism. It's considered a serious form of disapproval and is often associated with authority figures (managers, coaches, parents) addressing subordinates or dependents. The word carries a tone of public or emphatic correction.
NYC Slang
read someone the riot act, chew someone out, lay into someone
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