rebuke (Meaning)
rebuke (n)
an act or expression of criticism and censure
rebuke (v)
censure severely or angrily
rebuke (v. t.)
To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish.
rebuke (n.)
A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment.
Check; rebuff.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rebuke
FAQs About the word rebuke
an act or expression of criticism and censure, censure severely or angrilyTo check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobat
condemnation, reprimand, censure, lecture, reproach, punishment, criticism,denunciation, reproof, excoriation
endorsement, indorsement, praise, honor, citation, commendation, tribute, indorsement, endorsement, tribute
The teacher firmly rebuked the student for his disrespectful behavior.
The boss publicly rebuked her assistant for making a critical error.
The preacher strongly rebuked the congregation for their lack of faith.
The parents sternly rebuked their child for lying.
