I berated Tom.

Dan berated Matt for involving Linda in the robbery.

The teacher lost his job because he cruelly berated students who made mistakes.

Helena arrived at the airport only minutes before her flight left and profanely berated the airport security staff who told her to empty her pockets and purse and examined her carry-on bag. When she later apologized for her angry outburst, she agreed that her frustration at missing a flight did not give her licence to throw a hissy fit at the airport.

Mary berated Tom.

What did he say to you?" "He berated me in so many words saying that I should study diligently." "I wish you would." "I will do, God willing."

He berated her.

If you berate me like that again, I will quit.

Tom berated me.

One of her most memorable moments came at the U.N. Climate Change Summit in September, when she berated U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other world leaders, declaring they had stolen her "dreams of childhood" with their "empty words."