Express criticism towards, reproached (9)

I believe the answer is:

upbraided

(Other definitions for upbraided that I've seen before include "Scolded, reproached" , "Told off" , "Criticised" , "Reprimanded" , "faulted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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