reprimand

¹rep·ri·mand

noun \ˈre-prə-ˌmand\

Definition of REPRIMAND

: a severe or formal reproof

Examples of REPRIMAND

1. <while reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a curt reprimand to one of the soldiers>

Origin of REPRIMAND

French réprimande, from Latin reprimenda, feminine of reprimendus, gerundive of reprimere to check — more at repress

First Known Use: 1636

Related to REPRIMAND

Synonyms: commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, censure, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture

Antonyms: citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)

Related Words: admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance; business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan

Near Antonyms: acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanction

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Rhymes with REPRIMAND

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