rebuke

verb
UK: /rɪˈbjuːk/
US: /rɪˈbjuːk/

  1. To speak in an angry and critical way to someone.

    1. She rebuked him for being late.
    2. The teacher rebuked the student for not completing the assignment because that isn't acceptable.

  2. To express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

    1. He was rebuked by his manager.
    2. The company rebuked its employee after he violated several workplace policies.

Synonyms

reprimand scold reproach admonish criticize censure
rebuke noun

  1. An expression of strong disapproval or criticism.

    1. His rebuke hurt her feelings.
    2. The team leader's sharp rebuke left the team member feeling discouraged and demotivated.

  2. A sharp expression of disapproval; a reprimand.

    1. She ignored his silent rebuke.
    2. The politician faced public rebuke for his controversial statements during the debate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rebuke" in English means: To speak in an angry and critical way to someone., To express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions..

The phonetic transcription of "rebuke" is /rɪˈbjuːk/ in British English and /rɪˈbjuːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rebuke": reprimand, scold, reproach, admonish, criticize, censure.

Example usage of "rebuke": "She rebuked him for being late.". More examples on the page.