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rebuke

/r/I/'b/j//u/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an act or expression of criticism and censure

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face.
    Synonyms reprehension reprimand reproof reproval

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. censure severely or angrily

    verb.communication

    Synonyms bawl out berate call down call on the carpet chew out chew up chide dress down have words jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag remonstrate reprimand reproof scold 432

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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