Synonyms of reprimanded

reprimanded

verb

past tense of reprimand

1

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• criticized
• blamed
• chastised
• berated
• admonished
• upbraided
• rebuked
• attacked
• castigated
• ragged
• mocked
• reproached
• lambasted
• faulted
• flayed
• chewed out
• called down
• bawled out
• reamed (out)
• laid into
• keelhauled
• dressed down
• ranted (at)
• scored
• railed (at or against)
• rated
• hammered
• basted
• jawed
• tongue-lashed
• condemned
• censured
• slammed
• read the riot act (to)
• reproved
• denounced
• took to task
• lashed
• excoriated
• knocked
• crucified
• reviled
• assailed
• ridiculed
• harangued
• abused
• blasted
• disparaged
• chid
• remonstrated (with)
• panned
• reprehended
• belittled
• scoffed
• scourged
• laced (into)
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• vituperated
• dissed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• praised
• extolled
• lauded

2

as in admonished

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admonished
• scolded
• criticized
• blamed
• rebuked
• faulted
• reproved
• reproached
• mocked
• chid
• got after
• got on
• condemned
• berated
• ticked off
• upbraided
• lectured
• censured
• attacked
• harangued
• burned one's ears
• castigated
• lambasted
• knocked
• excoriated
• denounced
• ridiculed
• crucified
• slammed
• lashed
• assailed
• flayed
• chewed out
• disparaged
• keelhauled
• reprehended
• panned
• minimized
• belittled
• dressed down
• scored
• railed (at or against)
• abused
• scoffed
• rated
• blasted
• derided
• bad-mouthed
• jawed
• scorned
• dissed
• deprecated
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• praised
• applauded
• saluted
• lauded
• hailed
• extolled
• touted
• OK'd

3

as in censured

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• censured
• punished
• condemned
• denounced
• scolded
• criticized
• rebuked
• admonished
• reproved
• reproached
• called to account
• chastised
• brought to account
• objurgated
• berated
• upbraided
• lectured
• castigated
• ragged
• disparaged
• belittled
• cut up
• lambasted
• flayed
• chewed out
• bawled out
• told off
• dressed down
• keelhauled
• railed (at or against)
• scored
• rated
• depreciated
• deprecated
• gibbeted
• jawed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cited
• commended
• endorsed
• honored
• applauded
• hailed
• praised
• approved
• acclaimed
• sanctioned
• blessed
• lauded
• eulogized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reprimanded

Judge William Sullivan declined to declare a mistrial but sharply reprimanded the prosecution and told the jury to disregard Heilbrun’s statements on Clancy’s faith. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit says the officer was reprimanded and removed from further field training of Wadell. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Spencer Pratt, the former Republican candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, also reprimanded Khanna for pushing the statewide wealth tax while enriching himself. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

She was later reprimanded by an ethics committee but earned plaudits from Democratic allies and voting rights for her demonstration. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

At the time, two officers were removed from their positions and three others reprimanded. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Alaves' Ángel Pérez was reprimanded by coach Quique Sánchez Flores after being substituted and punching the bench several times. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

She was vilified and reprimanded for ACTUALLY taking a courageous stance against men in women’s sports and spaces. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

The league reprimanded the Aces for impermissible player benefits in 2023, docking Las Vegas a 2025 first-round draft pick, so stripping more draft capital as a punishment would not have been unprecedented. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026