as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
while reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a curt reprimand to one of the soldiers
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness
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as in to admonish
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
reprimanded the student for using the lax grammar and punctuation of text messaging in a term paper
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as in to censure
to express public or formal disapproval of
the president was forced to reprimand the general for publicly voicing his disagreements with the nation's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of reprimand
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Bloise is barred from visiting school sites for a period of 90 days, a component of his formal reprimand not previously shared with the public.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
To this end, Cucinelli urged the independent players to tap into the online commerce without betraying their identity of exclusivity and desirability, subtly reprimanding those who embraced the gray market outright.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Most job losses start at the district level, where teachers can face discipline that ranges from reprimands to outright termination.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Bloise is barred from visiting school sites for a period of 90 days, a component of his formal reprimand not previously shared with the public.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
While security physically handled the situation, the internet latched on to a young woman wearing a red headscarf who followed to verbally reprimand him.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
To this end, Cucinelli urged the independent players to tap into the online commerce without betraying their identity of exclusivity and desirability, subtly reprimanding those who embraced the gray market outright.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprimand
Noun
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Absent due process, there’s no pause to decide whether this person should be condemned or if the reason given for condemnation is legitimate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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And when families lead with compassion instead of condemnation, recovery happens faster and lasts longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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George Clooney is looking back at one of the more surreal moments from his early Hollywood days — getting personally scolded by the legendary Frank Sinatra.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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That is the adage used to scold someone whose gaze is fixed on a particular subject a little too long.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cursing, Porter admonished the staffer for appearing in the background of the shot.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Consequently, the conference is imposing a $5,000 fine and admonishes all institutions to use the ‘out’ designation only if there are no circumstances under which a student-athlete could participate in a game.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The City Council was scheduled to decide at tonight’s meeting on whether to censure Chua – or formally express their disapproval of her actions.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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This could include sanctioning, censuring or suspending a judge, or recommending a judge be removed from office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Andres Bernal, a political analyst who lectures at the City University of New York, thinks many young voters look at Cuomo's history of controversy and are reminded of the Democratic Party establishment that has left them disillusioned.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Before the Orange Bowl in January, Penn State head coach James Franklin used his dual pregame press conference with Marcus Freeman to lecture the college football world on his belief that Notre Dame should join a conference.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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If a new medication is to blame, switching drugs can sometimes help.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Gabriel may not be blamed for Cleveland's offensive struggles, but the Browns will have to explore what Sanders can bring to the field if Gabriel can't showcase more of an arm.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The tales explore how the people/rats/cats who inhabit the house are driven by selfish desires — and how they are subsequently rewarded or punished by a twist of fate.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The crude oil imports flow through the Druzhba pipeline, which has been repeatedly attacked this summer by Ukrainian drones, in an effort by Kyiv to punish its neighbors for helping to fund Moscow’s war.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada on Saturday over a TV ad featuring footage of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Reprimand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprimand. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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