Antonyms for be rate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈreɪt


Definition of be rate

Origin :
  • 1540s, from be- "thoroughly" + Middle English rate "to scold" (late 14c.), from Old French reter "accuse, blame," from Latin reputare (see reputation). "Obsolete except in U.S." [OED 1st ed.], but it seems to have revived in Britain 20c. Related: Berated; berating.
  • As in inveigh : verb blame, denounce
  • As in jaw : verb criticize
  • As in lambaste : verb punish, beat
  • As in lash : verb criticize harshly
  • As in lecture : verb criticize lengthily
  • As in assail : verb attack, usually with words
  • As in nag : verb harass, bother
  • As in attack : verb assault verbally
  • As in abuse : verb attack with words
  • As in rail : verb criticize harshly
  • As in rebuke : verb reprimand; criticize harshly
  • As in reprove : verb rebuke
  • As in revile : verb scold
  • As in ride : verb dominate, oppress
  • As in row : verb argue, fight
  • As in scold : verb find fault with
  • As in baste : verb pummel, thrash
  • As in tell off : verb reprimand; criticize harshly
  • As in upbraid : verb scold
  • As in vilify : verb criticize very harshly
  • As in berate : verb criticize hatefully
  • As in vituperate : verb criticize harshly
  • As in bawl out : verb severely reprimand
  • As in castigate : verb criticize severely
  • As in reprehend : verb disapprove
  • As in censure : verb condemn; criticize severely
  • As in chasten : verb correct, humiliate
  • As in chastise : verb scold, discipline
  • As in chide : verb criticize, lecture
  • As in rail against : verb revile
  • As in admonish : verb warn, strongly criticize
  • As in dress down : verb scold
  • As in excoriate : verb denounce, criticize
  • As in fulminate : verb criticize harshly
  • As in henpeck : verb nag

Synonyms for be rate

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