upbraiding noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.I wish to bring comfort and avoid upbraidings: for your own conscience will reproach you more than the voice of a preacher. — 1798 •(no longer used) An instance of vomiting adjective1 •Reproachful; chiding; censorious. formsupbraidings · more upbraiding · most upbraiding