reprimand

noun
UK: /ˈreprɪmɑːnd/
US: /ˈreprɪmɑːnd/

  1. An official expression of disapproval or censure.

    1. He received a reprimand for his actions.
    2. The manager issued a stern reprimand to the employee for being late.

Synonyms

rebuke admonish censure reproach scold chide
reprimand verb

  1. To express sharp disapproval or criticism, especially formally.

    1. The boss will reprimand you.
    2. My supervisor reprimanded me for missing the deadline last week.
reprimand transitive-verb

  1. To express to someone your strong disapproval of them, often publicly

    1. The teacher reprimanded the student for being disruptive.
    2. The general was reprimanded after the unsuccessful military operation was revealed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "reprimand": "He received a reprimand for his actions.". More examples on the page.