rebuke

🇺🇸 /rɪˈbjuːk/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈbjuːk/
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noun
R

A sharp and stern criticism or reprimand.

She gave him a rebuke for his careless behavior.

verb
R

To express sharp disapproval or criticism towards someone.

The teacher rebuked the student for cheating on the test.

translation

n. A sharp and stern criticism or reprimand.
v. To express sharp disapproval or criticism towards someone.

Word Forms

3rd Present rebukes
Past rebuked
Perfect rebuked
Progressive rebuking
Plural rebukes