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Noun(1) an act or expression of criticism and censure,reprimand; harsh criticism(2) an act or expression of criticism and censure(3) reprimand; harsh criticism
Verb(1) censure severely or angrily,reprimand; criticize harshly(2) censure severely or angrily(3) reprimand; criticize harshly

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(1) Chelsea flushes at the mild rebuke , though she knows it's only the truth.(2) This rebuke flew in the face of Hamilton's express words in his Report.(3) I tried to explain my doubtless feeble joke, but my critic was having none of it, delivering her rebuke and, having had her stern say, ringing off.(4) I've delivered her a stern rebuke and promised I'll be back to conduct regular inspections.(5) He had more expected a sharp rebuke for sleeping late, maybe even a none-too-gentle reminder in the form of a hand to his backside.(6) His declaration is the first time a sitting Conservative MP has advocated a complete break with the EU and is sure to provoke a sharp rebuke from party whips.(7) His comments brought a swift rebuke from both state and federal National Party MPs.(8) He also delivered a sharp rebuke to those who argued against the day on profit grounds.(9) Indeed the Academy issued a rare rebuke of the studio for its campaign.(10) God will often use men to offer a verbal rebuke through prophecy or admonishment before disciplining us.(11) he hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched(12) I opened my mouth for a sharp rebuke but just then the waitress appeared, bringing our plates of burgers and fries.(13) Bear in mind, then, that expressions of regret over the defilement of sacred images are likely to attract rebukes from certain u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu2510modernu251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu00fb and u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu2510spiritualu251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu00fb types of Westerner.(14) These days, he calls himself a u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu2510coke rebuker u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu00fb and delivers a rap message of recovery and restoration in churches.(15) In this case, the rich girl would be right to assume that the critic is below the rebuker in life.(16) As though rebuking her, she felt the sharp prick of a needle on her arm.
Synonyms
Noun
1. reprimand
2. reproach
3. reproof
4. scolding
6. admonition
8. finger-wagging
9. dressing-down


Verb
11. reprimand
12. reproach
13. scold
14. admonish
15. reprove
16. chastise
17. upbraid
18. berate
19. take to task
20. criticize
21. censure
22. tell off
25. give someone an earful
26. chew out
27. ream out
28. castigate


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