v.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə p- ' br ā d
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English upbreyden, from Old English ū pbregdan, probably from ū p up + bregdan to snatch, move suddenly ― more at BRAID
Date: 12th century
1 : to criticize severely : find fault with
2 : to reproach severely : scold vehemently
synonyms see SCOLD
– up · braid · er noun