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Sat Vocab 12
Reading and Writing Stragies
Term | Definition |
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berate | scold or criticize (someone) angrily |
castigate | reprimand (someone) severely |
censure | express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement. |
chastise | rebuke or reprimand severely |
deprecate | express disapproval of. |
impugn | dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. |
rebuff | eject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. |
rebuke | express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. |
reprove | reprimand or censure (someone). |
upbraid | find fault with (someone); scold |