Synonyms for be rate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : bih-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈreɪt

Top 10 synonyms for be rate

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Définition 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

Antonyms for be rate

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