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rebuke

verb

/rɪˈbjuːk/

Meaning

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

to criticize or scold someone sharply

The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.

The teacher rebuked the student for being late.

rebuke someone sharply

scold, criticize, reprimand, chastise, reproach

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scold, criticize, reprimand, chastise

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scold, reprimand, criticize, reproach, chastise

praise, commend, approve, compliment

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praise, commend, approve, compliment

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praise, commend

sharply rebuke, publicly rebuke, rebuke someone, rebuke harshly, rebuke gently, rebuke a child, rebuke strongly, rebuke publicly, rebuke for behavior

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sharply rebuke, publicly rebuke, rebuke someone, rebuke harshly, rebuke gently

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rebuke a child, rebuke strongly, rebuke publicly, rebuke for behavior

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

to engage in activity for enjoyment or recreation

to achieve or complete successfully

gave or supplied something that was needed

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.