rebuke
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transitive verb \ri-ˈbyük\re·bukedre·buk·ing
Definition of REBUKE
1
a : to criticize sharply : reprimand b : to serve as a rebuke to
Examples of REBUKE
- <the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college>
- <strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches>
Origin of REBUKE
Middle English, from Anglo-French rebucher, rebouker to blunt, check, reprimand
First Known Use: 14th century
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2rebuke
nounDefinition of REBUKE
: an expression of strong disapproval : reprimand
Examples of REBUKE
- <delivered a stinging rebuke to the Congress, calling for an end to backstabbing and arguing>
First Known Use of REBUKE
15th century
Related to REBUKE
- Synonyms
- commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, censure, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture
- Antonyms
- citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
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