as in condemnations
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 scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness
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as in admonishes
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 censures
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 reprimands
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.
—Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
When managers are running on empty, small frustrations turn into public reprimands, and reasonable requests start to feel personal.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Paladino has faced committee reprimands before over her rhetoric.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
The email, which went viral on X, sparked a wave of state and national news, outrage from faculty and reprimands from free speech advocacy organizations, like FIRE and PEN America.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Lenard saw people smiling, laughing, making small talk, and watching their kids enjoy themselves without criticism or reprimands.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Others were issued formal reprimands while one was informed that their service would be ended.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.
—Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
When managers are running on empty, small frustrations turn into public reprimands, and reasonable requests start to feel personal.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Paladino has faced committee reprimands before over her rhetoric.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
The email, which went viral on X, sparked a wave of state and national news, outrage from faculty and reprimands from free speech advocacy organizations, like FIRE and PEN America.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Lenard saw people smiling, laughing, making small talk, and watching their kids enjoy themselves without criticism or reprimands.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Others were issued formal reprimands while one was informed that their service would be ended.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
His supervisor appears as a ticket conductor and reprimands him for doing nothing.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprimands
Noun
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In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.—
Jesse Brown,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sunni imams issued fatwas, legal condemnations by Islamic religious leaders, against us infidels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On our hike, Jessie Krebs scolds her boots for sliding on a slick, house-size boulder.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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While some online scolds didn’t like Johnson’s profanity, this has played well in Chicago, a city that has been ravenous for a winning Bears team since the 20th Super Bowl.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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The report admonishes the Alameda County foster care system for ongoing structural deficiencies, including understaffing and poor record-keeping, while also noting that the agency’s plan to address service gaps may still not be enough to bring it up to standard.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Assistive listening studies report that bypassing room acoustics and delivering audio directly can improve signal‑to‑noise ratios by 15–20 dB, making announcements comprehensible and lectures clearer [8].—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Murphy Austin condemns antisemitism, violence, and acts of hatred in any form.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each nation blames the other for starting the fighting that flared in July and December.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The historian blames lil T’s shift from team player to lone wolf.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Reprimands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprimands. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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