reprimand
noun
a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
reprimanded
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past participleof reprimand.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 reprimand.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
reprimandnouna severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
Example Sentences
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John Overdeck once appeared to smile when the judge reprimanded Laura’s lawyer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The station said the person who played the files had been "reprimanded" and had "apologised".
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Bankruptcy stands as a way to rewrite your future, not be forever reprimanded for the mistakes of your past.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Press Association reported the Ryder Cup winner was reprimanded by Augusta National officials for his actions.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
But there were moments when my parents reprimanded me, and I tried to defend myself by talking back.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
