rebuke
verb (used with object)
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
was rebuking
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past progressiveof rebuke.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Greene, herself a Christian, has since walked back her remarks, claiming that she was rebuking church leadership rather than the Catholic Church writ large.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2022
His rough accent made it hard for me to tell if he was rebuking the older student, but his dark Cealdish face showed definite reproach.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
"Paul!" said Constance, warningly; but he was too much worked up to understand that she was rebuking him.
From Dr. Adriaan by Louis Couperus
The voice was rebuking, but the eyes were laughing, and it was the eyes that mattered.
From The Sailor by J. C. Snaith
Roger, my boy," said Gladfist, "your innocent enthusiasm makes me think of Tom Daly's favourite story about the Irish priest who was rebuking his flock for their love of whisky.
From The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley
