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In Macbeth, the word "upbraid" means to scold, criticize, or reprimand someone. Lady Macbeth uses this term when she is chastising her husband for his lack of courage and resolve to commit acts of violence in order to achieve their goals.
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What is most likely the meaning of upbraid in Macbeth?
In Macbeth, when Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to "screw your courage to the sticking point and we'll not fail," she is essentially urging him to gather his courage and determination to a fixed point like a screw. This means to steel himself mentally and be resolute in carrying out their plan.
Sentence with upbraid?
i upbraid the county's rules for having this much homework
What is the antonym of upbraid?
If upbraid means to put down or scold, then the opposite would be to praise.
What is antonym of upbraid?
If upbraid means to put down or scold, then the opposite would be to praise.
Who says Now does he feel His secret murders sticking to his hands Now minutely revolts upbraid his faith-breach?
This line is from William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." It is spoken by the character Macbeth as he reflects on the guilt he feels after committing murder and how it haunts his conscience, causing him to question his loyalty and faith.
Who is seyward in the play Macbeth?
I am not sure which character you mean: Siward, an English general, or Seyton, one of Macbeth's servants.
Do you like Lady Macbeth?
Do you mean Macbeth the person or Macbeth the play? Because it is possible to like the play and not like the person much.
What is the definition of 'upbraids'?
Upbraid means to criticize or to find something wrong.
What is a synonym for rebuke?
A synonym for rebuke is reprimand.
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says The attempt and not the deed confounds us?
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth attempted to do the murder. They will be punished for what they attempted to do even if they didnt succeed
What does the third murderer's involvement mean in Macbeth?
It means that Macbeth is so paranoid he doesn't even trust the murderers.
What does juxtapose mean in Macbeth?
The word juxtapose means to put together in all walks of life not just in Macbeth.
