rebuke
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
sharp, stern disapproval; reproof; reprimand.
Origin of rebuke
1synonym study For rebuke
Other words for rebuke
Other words from rebuke
- re·buk·a·ble, adjective
- re·buk·er, noun
- re·buk·ing·ly, adverb
- un·re·buk·a·ble, adjective
- un·re·buked, adjective
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How to use rebuke in a sentence
The late Christopher Hitchens is another atheist West rebukes without even an attempt to engage his work.
The cop swiftly rebukes Bieber, who then goes off to cross his arms and sulk petulantly in a corner.
Watch Justin Bieber Try to Walk in a Straight Line After His DUI Arrest | Amy Zimmerman | February 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis implicitly rebukes North Carolina as it moves to cut back on early balloting as part of its wildly controversial plan.
A Bipartisan Path to Fixing America’s Broken Elections | Michael Waldman | January 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWithout mentioning McConnell, Clinton rebukes those who are “just saying no all the time for the sake of saying no.”
The Israeli prime minister's recent remarks about Washington's Iran policy has subjected him to strong rebukes in the U.S.
Has Bibi Netanyahu’s Criticism of Obama’s Iran Policy Gone Too Far? | Dan Ephron | September 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Stella always remained cool and exasperatingly debonair under his rebukes, whereas he felt himself growing hot and awkward.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieHe was gay and merry at Christmas, and his goodness was of a kind which allures while it rebukes.
Captains of Industry | James PartonWell—a good friend, yet always at my elbow with rebukes and etiquette!
A German Pompadour | Marie HayWhatever their cause, rebukes and curtailments of privileges neither silenced him nor lost him the goodwill of his friend.
Sir Walter Ralegh | William StebbingThe reason of modern times as sternly rebukes them as the heart of the Middle Ages sickened at them.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John Lord
British Dictionary definitions for rebuke
/ (rɪˈbjuːk) /
(tr) to scold or reprimand (someone)
a reprimand or scolding
Origin of rebuke
1Derived forms of rebuke
- rebukable, adjective
- rebuker, noun
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