berated

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Berate \Be*rate"\ (b[-e]*r[=a]t"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   {Berated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Berating}.] [See 2nd {rate}, v.
   t..]
   To rate or chide vehemently; to scold. --Holland. --Motley.
   [1913 Webster]