rebuke
verb (used with object)
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
rebukes
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pluralof rebuke.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof rebuke (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
rebukeverb (used with object)to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
Example Sentences
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But such sharp rebukes may well suggest the former first minister's standing in the party has shrunk.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
But the internal rebukes were particularly cutting—and posed the greatest risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Public rebukes followed Hegseth’s decision last month to effectively fire Gen. Chris Donahue, a respected four-star commander who came up the ranks through the special forces.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
He said Muscat had not fallen out of favour with Washington, despite the rebukes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Though speechless and unaware, the dying woman rebukes us all.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
