reprimand
noun
a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
reprimanding
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present participleof reprimand.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some aides have raised using nonmilitary means of reprimanding Iran, such as helping protesters coordinate action online or announcing new sanctions on the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
While the once-slumping Dodgers have raised their level of play the last two nights, the Padres have made mistakes even Little League coaches would be reprimanding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
She is also accused of reprimanding her office’s legal counsel for no valid reason, in apparent retaliation for the counsel’s cooperation with the commission and disloyalty toward her.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
At one point, officials ordered Ms. Sawadi jailed for 90 days, reprimanding her for a post that showed her dancing at her 6-year old son’s birthday party.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
Instead of reprimanding us, Mrs. Moss acted concerned.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
