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- Dictionaryrebuke/rɪˈbjuːk/
verb
- 1. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions: "she had rebuked him for drinking too much"
noun
- 1. an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism: "he hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched"
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to criticize someone strongly because you disapprove of what the person has said or done: He was publicly rebuked for his involvement in the scandal.
The meaning of REBUKE is to criticize sharply : reprimand. How to use rebuke in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rebuke.
noun. an act or expression of criticism and censure. “he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face” synonyms: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval. see more. verb. censure severely or angrily.
to criticize someone strongly because you disapprove of what the person has said or done: He was publicly rebuked for his involvement in the scandal.
Rebuke definition: to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.. See examples of REBUKE used in a sentence.
If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of. [ formal ] The company has been publicly rebuked by one of its largest shareholders over its executive pay levels.
rebuke. a sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand; censure; admonish; reproach: rebuke his bad behavior. Not to be confused with: rebuff – blunt or abrupt rejection; snub; spurn: rebuff a proposal or invitation. rebut – to argue to the contrary; disprove; confute: rebut an argument.
Definition of rebuke noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of rebuke verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REBUKE definition: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. Learn more.
