C1 noun Neutre

berate

/bɪˈreɪt/

To scold or criticize someone angrily and at length, often in a harsh or loud manner. It typically occurs when someone in a position of authority expresses strong disapproval of another person's actions or failures.

Exemples

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1

The teacher had to berate the students for their lack of preparation before the final exam.

The teacher had to berate the students for their lack of preparation before the final exam.

2

The committee chose to berate the CEO for the company's declining ethical standards.

The committee chose to berate the CEO for the company's declining ethical standards.

3

Don't berate me just because I forgot to take out the trash this morning.

Don't berate me just because I forgot to take out the trash this morning.

Famille de mots

Nom
berating
Verb
berate
Adverbe
beratingly
Adjectif
berated
Apparenté
rebuke
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'irate' (meaning very angry). To berate someone, you must be irate.

Quiz rapide

The coach continued to ___ the players for their lack of focus even after they had won the game.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : berate

Exemples

1

The teacher had to berate the students for their lack of preparation before the final exam.

everyday

The teacher had to berate the students for their lack of preparation before the final exam.

2

The committee chose to berate the CEO for the company's declining ethical standards.

formal

The committee chose to berate the CEO for the company's declining ethical standards.

3

Don't berate me just because I forgot to take out the trash this morning.

informal

Don't berate me just because I forgot to take out the trash this morning.

4

Critics often berate the author for relying too heavily on outdated linguistic tropes.

academic

Critics often berate the author for relying too heavily on outdated linguistic tropes.

5

The manager was known to berate subordinates in front of the entire team, which lowered morale.

business

The manager was known to berate subordinates in front of the entire team, which lowered morale.

Famille de mots

Nom
berating
Verb
berate
Adverbe
beratingly
Adjectif
berated
Apparenté
rebuke

Collocations courantes

berate oneself berate oneself
harshly berate harshly berate
publicly berate publicly berate
constantly berate constantly berate
berate for hours berate for hours

Phrases Courantes

stop berating yourself

stop berating yourself

berate someone into submission

berate someone into submission

berated for negligence

berated for negligence

Souvent confondu avec

berate vs prate

Prate means to talk foolishly or at tedious length about nothing, while berate is to scold harshly.

berate vs rate

Rate usually means to assign value or rank, though its archaic meaning (to scold) is actually the root of berate.

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Notes d'usage

Berate is significantly stronger than 'scold.' It implies a sustained and intense verbal attack rather than a brief correction.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget that berate is a transitive verb; you must berate 'someone' or 'yourself.' It cannot be used without an object.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'irate' (meaning very angry). To berate someone, you must be irate.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English prefix 'be-' (intensifier) and 'rate' (to scold or chide).

Modèles grammaticaux

verb + object (e.g., berate the employee) verb + object + for + noun/gerund (e.g., berate him for lying) past participle used as adjective (e.g., the berated staff)
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Contexte culturel

In many modern English-speaking workplaces, berating employees is viewed as abusive behavior or 'toxic' leadership and is increasingly penalized.

Quiz rapide

The coach continued to ___ the players for their lack of focus even after they had won the game.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : berate

Mots lis

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C1

Describing a quality or approach that is all-encompassing yet expressed indirectly or through its peripheral elements. It suggests a comprehensive state of being that surrounds a central point without addressing it explicitly.

synmultery

C1

To synchronize and manage multiple diverse streams of information or tasks into a single coherent operation. It is often used in high-level technical or organizational environments to describe the seamless integration and simultaneous execution of parallel processes.

hypertendism

C1

To subject a system, social structure, or individual to chronic and excessive stress or tension until it reaches a state of instability. It involves the active process of pushing limits to the point of structural or psychological fatigue.

prelaudhood

C1

Describing the period, state, or quality of existence before an individual or entity has received public acclaim or significant praise. It specifically refers to the formative and often obscure years prior to achieving widespread recognition.

bisonence

C1

Describing a sound, resonance, or vibration that possesses two distinct tonal qualities or frequencies occurring simultaneously. It is most frequently used in specialized acoustic analysis and advanced music theory to describe complex auditory phenomena.

homoprimious

C1

Describing something that shares the same primary origin or occupies the same initial position within a sequence across different systems or groups. It is typically used in specialized academic contexts to denote foundational elements that are uniform in their starting state.

intramodant

C1

Relating to or occurring strictly within a single mode, channel, or system of operation without crossing over into others. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe data processing or sensory input that is contained within one specific modality.

anpacancy

C1

A state of chronic or unresolved vacancy in a physical or digital space, typically resulting from systemic failure, legal deadlocks, or economic stagnation. Unlike a standard vacancy, it implies a prolonged period during which a functional space remains unoccupied despite its potential utility.

bijudary

C1

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

comcitful

C1

To actively foster or manifest communal spirit and civic responsibility through collaborative action. It describes the process of integrating oneself into a community by fulfilling social duties and promoting harmony.

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