Rebuke

[rɪ'bjuːk] or [rɪ'bjʊk]

Definition

(noun.) an act or expression of criticism and censure; 'he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face'.

Checker: Willa--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish.

(n.) A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment.

(n.) Check; rebuff.

Typist: Sean

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Censure (somewhat passionately), REPROVE, reprimand, chide, reprehend, admonish, blame, upbraid, lecture, scold, scold at, find fault with, BLOW UP.

n. Censure (given impulsively), reprimand, remonstrance, expostulation, REPROOF, reproval, reprehension, animadversion, blame, reproach.

Edited by Carmella

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Reprove, chide, rebuff, reprimand, censure

ANT:Approve, encourage, eulogize, applaud, incite

Editor: Randolph

Definition

v.t. to check with reproof: to chide or reprove: (B.) to chasten.—n. direct reproof: reprimand: reprobation: (B.) chastisement: a severe check.—adjs. Rebūk′able; Rebuke′ful.—adv. Rebuke′fully.—n. Rebūk′er.—adv. Rebūk′ingly.

Typist: Tabitha

Examples

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