reprimanded - 2 dictionary results
rep⋅ri⋅mand
[n. rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd; v. rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd, rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd] 
–noun
| 1. | a severe reproof or rebuke, esp. a formal one by a person in authority. |
–verb (used with object)
| 2. | to reprove or rebuke severely, esp. in a formal way. |
Origin:
1630–40; < F réprimande, MF reprimend < L reprimenda that is to be repressed (fem. ger. of reprimere), equiv. to re- re- + prim(ere) to press 1 + -enda, fem. ger. suffix
1630–40; < F réprimande, MF reprimend < L reprimenda that is to be repressed (fem. ger. of reprimere), equiv. to re- re- + prim(ere) to press 1 + -enda, fem. ger. suffix
Related forms:
rep⋅ri⋅mand⋅er, noun
rep⋅ri⋅mand⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
Synonyms:
1. condemnation, reprehension. 1, 2. censure. 2. condemn, reprehend. Reprimand, upbraid, admonish, censure all mean to reprove, reproach, or criticize (someone) adversely for behavior deemed reprehensible. Reprimand implies a formal rebuke, as by a superior, person in authority, or an official or official body: reprimanded by the judge and warned of a possible charge of contempt of court. Upbraid suggests relatively severe criticism, but of a less formal sort: The minister upbraided the parishioners for their poor church attendance. Admonish refers to a more gentle warning or expression of disapproval, often including suggestions for improvement: gently admonished the children to make less noise; admonished the players about promptness at practice sessions. Censure involves harsh, vehement criticism, often from an authoritative source: censured in the media for her off-the-cuff remarks; voted to censure their fellow senator.
1. condemnation, reprehension. 1, 2. censure. 2. condemn, reprehend. Reprimand, upbraid, admonish, censure all mean to reprove, reproach, or criticize (someone) adversely for behavior deemed reprehensible. Reprimand implies a formal rebuke, as by a superior, person in authority, or an official or official body: reprimanded by the judge and warned of a possible charge of contempt of court. Upbraid suggests relatively severe criticism, but of a less formal sort: The minister upbraided the parishioners for their poor church attendance. Admonish refers to a more gentle warning or expression of disapproval, often including suggestions for improvement: gently admonished the children to make less noise; admonished the players about promptness at practice sessions. Censure involves harsh, vehement criticism, often from an authoritative source: censured in the media for her off-the-cuff remarks; voted to censure their fellow senator.
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Link To reprimanded
| rep·ri·mand (rěp'rə-mānd') tr.v. rep·ri·mand·ed, rep·ri·mand·ing, rep·ri·mands To reprove severely, especially in a formal or official way. See Synonyms at admonish. n. A severe, formal, or official rebuke or censure. [French réprimander, from réprimande, a reprimand, alteration (influenced by mander, to order) of obsolete reprimende, from Latin reprimenda (culpa), (fault) to be repressed, feminine gerundive of reprimere, to restrain; see repress.] |
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