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reprimands

  • plural
    of reprimand.
    reprimand
    noun
    a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
  • present tense form
    of reprimand (3rd person singular).
    reprimand
    noun
    a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.

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"He received a fine. He has no other convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings", she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Gen. Mykhailo Drapatiy, who has been repeatedly praised by Fedorov—and who had earned three reprimands from Syrskiy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

And in several such cases, judges are handing out more than just reprimands.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

When the bureau found discrepancies, it tended to settle for reprimands and improvement plans, rarely going so far as to revoke a dealer’s license.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

The relief Farmer felt after the showdown was followed by reprimands from his staff.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French