Main Entry: ¹re·buke

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈbyük\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): re·buked; re·buk·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French rebucher, rebouker to blunt, check, reprimand

Date: 14th century

1 a : to criticize sharply : reprimand b : to serve as a rebuke to
2 : to turn back or keep down : check

synonyms see reprove

— re·buk·er noun