as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
delivered a stinging rebuke to the Congress, calling for an end to backstabbing and arguing
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as in to reprimand
to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault
the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches
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as in to censure
to express public or formal disapproval of
in a rare move, the state's supreme court rebuked the governor for trying to circumvent one of its recent rulings
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Recent Examples of rebuke
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In response, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke of Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump could rebuke these errors by calling for legislation from Congress to better constrain the Fed to its proper place.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Francis issued a rebuke of the Trump administration’s immigration policy earlier this year, and criticized Vice President JD Vance’s use of theology to defend its approach.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In response, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke of Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pascal is one of multiple stars who have publicly rebuked the U.K. Supreme Court ruling and Rowling in the wake of the decision.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump could rebuke these errors by calling for legislation from Congress to better constrain the Fed to its proper place.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuke
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Trump had longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden dismissed via email late on May 8, drawing broad condemnation from her supporters in Congress.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The move drew swift condemnation from NATO leaders, who viewed it as a concession to Russian aggression.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The vote to reprimand Vaughn was 6-1, with Vaughn in opposition.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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The capture of Ballal was first publicized by Abraham, who later censured the Academy’s response to the attack, as the body refused to unequivocally denounce the violence.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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There have been so many emerging women artists who just absolutely do not limit themselves or their self-expression, even when they get censured for it.—
Josh Zajdman,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rinehart has admonished Australians to be more like Trump and think bigger.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lang, who is from Florida and is now running for U.S. Senate, was reportedly admonished by Jeff Metcalf over the phone during the rally.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In an extraordinary break between the two allies, Trump lectured Zelensky on his weak position in negotiations and in the war.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This resilience makes Zelensky’s bristling at being lectured by Vance on his nation’s sacrifice and peril easier to understand.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Long been derided as tacky, commercial non-art, sitcoms with background laughter over the years have been condemned as a dystopian form of joke mind control.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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The decision was immediately condemned by transgender rights activists contacted by Reuters.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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As a cardinal, Robert Prevost didn’t hesitate to criticize the Trump administration when necessary.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Rebuke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuke. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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