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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 remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

to move or act with great speed; to rush