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    rebuke
    /rɪˈbjuːk/

    verb

    • 1. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions: "she had rebuked him for drinking too much"

    noun

    • 1. an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism: "he hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREBUKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    REBUKE definition: 1. to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done: 2. the act…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rebukeRebuke Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    rebuke: [verb] to criticize sharply : reprimand. to serve as a rebuke to.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrebuke verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    rebuke somebody (for something/for doing something) to speak severely to somebody because they have done something wrong synonym reprimand. The company was publicly rebuked for having neglected safety procedures. She rebuked herself for her stupidity. Oxford Collocations Dictionary adverb.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › rebukeRebuke - definition of rebuke by The Free Dictionary

    Define rebuke. rebuke synonyms, rebuke pronunciation, rebuke translation, English dictionary definition of rebuke. a sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand; censure; admonish; reproach: rebuke his bad behavior Not to be confused with: rebuff ...

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREBUKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 meanings: 1. to scold or reprimand (someone) 2. a reprimand or scolding.... Click for more definitions.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREBUKE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    REBUKE meaning: 1. to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done: 2. the act…. Learn more.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREBUKE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    REBUKE definition: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. Learn more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › rebukeREBUKE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rebuke definition: to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.. See examples of REBUKE used in a sentence.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rebukeRebuke - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    rebuke: 1 n an act or expression of criticism and censure “he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face” Synonyms: reprehension , reprimand , reproof , reproval Types: show 14 types... hide 14 types... riot act a vigorous reprimand chiding , objurgation , scolding , tongue-lashing rebuking a person harshly what for a strong reprimand ...

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › rebukerebuke - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 30, 2024 · rebuke (third-person singular simple present rebukes, present participle rebuking, simple past and past participle rebuked) ( of a person ) To criticise harshly ; to reprove . Synonyms: reprimand , reproach , reprove , reprehend , admonish ; see also Thesaurus: criticize