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accuse vs upbraid

upbraid vs accuse

accuse and upbraid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accuse No No Yes No
upbraid No No Yes No
As verbs, upbraid is a hyponym of accuse; that is, upbraid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accuse:
  • accuse: bring an accusation against; level a charge against
  • upbraid: express criticism towards
Other hyponyms of accuse include reproach, arraign, recriminate, charge, file, lodge.
accuse (verb) upbraid (verb)
bring an accusation against; level a charge against express criticism towards
blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
Difference between accuse and upbraid

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