Question

What is the similarities and differences between berate and battle

Answer 1

Answer: "Berate" is used in context of a verbal confrontation, while "battle" can refer to both physical and verbal confrontation.

Explanation:

The meaning of "berate" as a verb is to scold or criticize someone.

"Battle", on the other hand, has various meanings as a verb:

• to struggle/fight

• to resist

• to confront

• to strive

As seen above, both verbs generally convey the same idea - a confrontation. "Berate" refers to a verbal confrontation, while "battle" can stand for a physical confrontation as well.