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berates
verb
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Divide berates into syllables:

be · rates

How to pronounce berates:

Definition of berates:

berates (verb):
to scold harshly
to scold or condemn vehemently and at length

Synonyms for berates:

castigateharanguevituperatecriticizereproverebukereprimandflameblastcensure
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Antonyms for berates:

cheersstrokesadmiresexaltsresoundspraisesroots

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