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as in admonished
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 scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches
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as in reprimanded
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 rebuked
In that case, the judge rebuked actions by prosecutors, saying the Justice Department can no longer be trusted to enforce its power fairly and honestly.
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
In a clear sign that Ben Gvir, a politician known for his provocative stunts, had gone too far for his government colleagues, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, followed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly rebuked him.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Moreover, though Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion in Alston that rebuked the NCAA’s treatment of college athletes, none of the other eight justices joined him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Journalists and their advocates rebuked the move as an attack on press freedom in Argentina.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Presnell in his April 9 order rebuked Florida Virtual School for its pursuit of nationwide damages, writing that its lawyers had presented no proof that the school had suffered financial harm, an essential element of trademark infringement cases.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Mendoza rebuked the notion that this decision takes pressure off the players.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Georg Baselitz, a preeminent painter of postwar Germany and an engine of the 1980s Neo-Expressionist movement that rebuked Minimalism, and who would later come under fire for his comments about women artists, has died at 88.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This included an agreement for Ryan Field to host six additional concerts at the venue, which was later rebuked by many neighborhood residents.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 27 May 2026
In a clear sign that Ben Gvir, a politician known for his provocative stunts, had gone too far for his government colleagues, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, followed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly rebuked him.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Moreover, though Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion in Alston that rebuked the NCAA’s treatment of college athletes, none of the other eight justices joined him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Journalists and their advocates rebuked the move as an attack on press freedom in Argentina.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Presnell in his April 9 order rebuked Florida Virtual School for its pursuit of nationwide damages, writing that its lawyers had presented no proof that the school had suffered financial harm, an essential element of trademark infringement cases.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Mendoza rebuked the notion that this decision takes pressure off the players.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Georg Baselitz, a preeminent painter of postwar Germany and an engine of the 1980s Neo-Expressionist movement that rebuked Minimalism, and who would later come under fire for his comments about women artists, has died at 88.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This included an agreement for Ryan Field to host six additional concerts at the venue, which was later rebuked by many neighborhood residents.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuked
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At one point, Crabtree admonished them to stop talking over each other.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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The child, now 6 years old, only hears her full name when she's being scolded — though Kendra and Bill are currently trying to undo that pattern.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The employee has been reprimanded.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Yeboah was being reprimanded for an incident in Wednesday’s training session, but the exact circumstances are not yet known.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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It was also being lectured by people who presented a formulaic perspective on a complicated future that the class of 2026 is already navigating.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The board censured Ervin, a member since 2006, at that meeting.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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The board censured Ervin, who has been a member since 2006, on April 8 after coming under criticism from across the country.—
Caitlyn Meisner,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Eighty percent of voters cited corporate profits as a top driver of high drug prices, and 73% blamed executive compensation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Trump has blamed his predecessor for many of the nation’s immigration problems.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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Powell denied any wrongdoing and condemned the investigation as an effort to influence Fed policy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The decision was condemned by numerous other Democrats in the state and the Colorado Democratic Party voted to censure Polis as a result.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Rebuked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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