rebuke
verb (used with object)
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
rebukingly
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a word derived from
rebuke.
Example Sentences
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"Who'd ever dream that Miss Gray could squeeze out the littlest tear," laughed Pat, at which Gyp shook her head rebukingly.
From Highacres by Harriet Roosevelt Richards
"As I was about to say when you interrupted me"—Hendrik spoke rebukingly.
From H. R. by Edwin Lefevre
“You know very well what I mean,” she said rebukingly.
From The Rough Road by William John Locke
"You'll do nothing of the kind," his father said rebukingly, while his mother smiled at the boy's impetuosity, "we won't go until after lunch, that is—if you can wait so long!"
From The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
"Worst of all," said he, half rebukingly, and passed on.
From That Boy Of Norcott's by Charles James Lever
