rebuke

American  

[ri-byook] / rɪˈbyuk /

verb (used with object)

rebuked, rebuking

1. to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.

   Synonyms:

   admonish, chide, upbraid, censure

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noun

1. sharp, stern disapproval; reproof; reprimand.

   Synonyms:

   censure, remonstration, reproach

rebuke British  

/ rɪˈbjuːk /

verb

1. (tr) to scold or reprimand (someone)

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noun

1. a reprimand or scolding

Related Words

See reproach.

Other Word Forms

• rebukable adjective
• rebuker noun
• rebukingly adverb
• unrebukable adjective
• unrebuked adjective

Etymology

Origin of rebuke

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English rebuken (verb), from Anglo-French rebuker ( Old French rebuchier ) “to beat back,” equivalent to re- re- + bucher “to beat, strike,” from Germanic

Example Sentences

The Sora discontinuation is a rebuke to OpenAI’s previous strategy, which involved a dizzying array of product launches that created a complicated organizational structure and competing priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elsewhere, the public rebukes and confusion over U.S. strategy are taking a toll on other allies, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Was this a rebuke to Benjamin Netanyahu to consult more closely in the future?

From BBC

Qatar called the attack "dangerous and irresponsible", while the United Arab Emirates offered a rare rebuke, calling it a "dangerous escalation".

From Barron's

An equally stinging rebuke came out of the primary race in the Eighth Congressional district, to replace Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• admonish
• berate
• castigate
• censure
• chide
• go after
• oppose
• reprimand
• reproach
• scold
• upbraid