CEFR B1

rebuke

verb

Meaning

To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.

Examples

She was rebuked by her manager for being late.
He received a stern rebuke for his misconduct.

Synonyms: scold, admonish, reprimand, chastise

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rebuke (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbjuːk/

Definition

To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.

Examples

She was rebuked by her manager for being late.
He received a stern rebuke for his misconduct.
The politician's controversial statement drew widespread rebuke.

How to Use rebuke

rebuke someone for something (prepositional phrase): To criticize someone because of a specific action they did. — "The teacher rebuked the student for chewing gum in class."
receive a rebuke (collocation): To be criticized or reprimanded. — "The company received a sharp rebuke from the environmental agency."

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