rebuke
verb (used with object)
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
rebuked
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past participleof rebuke.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rebuke.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rebukeverb (used with object)to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
Example Sentences
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In plain and punchy prose, he at times rebuked his fellow justices for not showing sufficient deference to the president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
They will also be the first under new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh after he last month replaced Jerome Powell, who was constantly rebuked by Trump for not cutting interest rates enough.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
The 21-person Oversight Board raised the concerns as it rebuked the company for leaving up an AI-generated video that claimed to show extensive damage in Haifa, Israel by Iranian forces without a label.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The governor’s office sharply rebuked the court’s action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
His sniggers became uncontrollable, his body jumped and Piggy rebuked him with dignity.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
