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rebuke

[ ri-byook ]

verb (used with object)

, re·buked, re·buk·ing.
  1. to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.

    Synonyms: admonish, chide, upbraid, censure



noun

  1. sharp, stern disapproval; reproof; reprimand.

    Synonyms: remonstration, censure, reproach

rebuke

/ rɪˈbjuːk /

verb

  1. tr to scold or reprimand (someone)


noun

  1. a reprimand or scolding

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Derived Forms

  • reˈbuker, noun
  • reˈbukable, adjective

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Other Words From

  • re·buka·ble adjective
  • re·buker noun
  • re·buking·ly adverb
  • unre·buka·ble adjective
  • unre·buked adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rebuke1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English rebuken (verb), from Anglo-French rebuker ( Old French rebuchier ) “to beat back,” equivalent to re- re- + bucher “to beat, strike,” from Germanic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rebuke1

C14: from Old Norman French rebuker , from re- + Old French buchier to hack down, from busche log, of Germanic origin

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Example Sentences

But three months later Wright himself received a stinging rebuke.

This cover, I submit, is as sharp a rebuke to the “progress is over!”

However, its options are weak: The court can issue a public rebuke or ask Fuller to resign, but little else.

Writing for the majority, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito handed unions a sharp rebuke in Harris v. Quinn.

To hear Thomas similarly rebuke Girls would feel like a personal criticism on my own shortcomings.

The church has lately been much enlarged, and the long-standing rebuke no more exists.

Whatever it was, the rebuke was convincing, for the woman dropped her hoe and went mumbling into the house.

Thy own wickedness shall reprove thee, and thy apostasy shall rebuke thee.

Nothing will rebuke incivility in another so surely as perfect courtesy in your own manner.

Edward displayed great energy of rebuke and counsel, while Robert steadily advanced southwards.

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