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Berate

usgb/bɪˈreɪt/Volume
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Strong Disapproval

Berate conveys a sense of intense criticism, often implying disappointment or disapproval rather than just pointing out mistakes.

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The coach berated the team for their lack of effort.
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Emotional Intensity

Berate is often used to describe a situation where the speaker's emotions are strongly involved, usually anger or frustration.

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She berated herself for making such an obvious mistake.
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Power Dynamics

Use 'berate' in contexts where there's an imbalance of power, like a boss to an employee, or a parent to a child.

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The manager berated the staff for missing the deadline.
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