verb (past tense and past participle of rebuke) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reprimanded, censured, upbraided

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Example Sentences

Example:The teacher reprimanded the students for their disrespectful behavior.

Definition:To formally scold or criticize a person, indicating that their actions are wrong or unwelcome.

From reprimanded

Example:The senator was censured by the ethics committee for his misconduct.

Definition:To speak harshly to someone, especially in a formal or official setting, to express disapproval or to condemn someone’s conduct or actions.

From censured

Example:She upbraided her children for their untidiness.

Definition:To speak to someone harshly, criticizing them for a fault or shortcoming.

From upbraided