Vocabulary Spotlight
Berate
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: डांटना या फटकारना (Daantna ya fatkarna) – To scold or criticize someone angrily or harshly.
Pronunciation
[bih-reyt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Reprimand – फटकारना (fatkarna)
Related Words
Admonish – चेतावनी देना (chetaavni dena)
Word Origin
“Berate” Middle English ke “rate” aur “be-” prefix se aaya hai, jo kisi ko angrily scold ya criticize karne ka arth deta hai.
– “Berate” originates from Middle English “rate,” with the prefix “be-” intensifying the act of scolding or reprimanding.
Word Family
Verb: Berating – फटकार लगाना (fatkar lagana)
Adjective: Berated – डांटा हुआ (daanta hua)
Usage Examples
1. Teacher ne student ko berate kiya late aane ke liye.
– The teacher berated the student for being late.
2. Manager ne employee ko berate kiya unke poor performance ke liye.
– The manager berated the employee for poor performance.
Cultural Note
India mein berate ya daantna samay par disciplined rehne ke liye aksar istamaal hota hai, par iska excessive use ko negative maana jata hai.
In Context
“Berate” ka use tab hota hai jab koi kisi ko angrily criticize ya daantta hai, jaise parents ya teachers ka gusse mein advice dena.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Berate” ka kya matlab hai?
“Berate” shabd ka origin kya hai?