👎rebuke

verb
/rɪˈbjuːk/

Meaning

to criticize or scold someone sharply
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

Example Sentences

The teacher rebuked the student for being late.

The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.

Example Expressions

rebuke someone sharply

Synonyms

scold, reprimand, criticize, reproach, chastise
Entry 1
scold, reprimand, criticize, reproach, chastise
Entry 2
scold, criticize, reprimand, chastise

Antonyms

praise, commend, approve, compliment
Entry 1
praise, commend
Entry 2
praise, commend, approve, compliment

Collocations

rebuke a child, rebuke strongly, rebuke publicly, rebuke for behavior, sharply rebuke, publicly rebuke, rebuke someone, rebuke harshly, rebuke gently
Entry 1
rebuke a child, rebuke strongly, rebuke publicly, rebuke for behavior
Entry 2
sharply rebuke, publicly rebuke, rebuke someone, rebuke harshly, rebuke gently

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