Definition for "Rebuke"

Etymology

From Old French rebuchier, “to repulse”. Of doubtful origin, maybe connected with French bouche, “mouth”.
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Rebuke - (Noun)

phonetic : /riˈbyo͞ok/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/rebuke.mp3
1. An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
  • he hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched
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reprimand (an act or expression of criticism and censure) "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
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Rebuke - (Verb)

phonetic : /riˈbyo͞ok/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/rebuke.mp3
1. Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
  • she had rebuked him for drinking too much
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lambast (censure severely or angrily) "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
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Rebuke - (General)

2. an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
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3. call on the carpet: censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
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4. In English law and the canon law of the Church of England, a rebuke is a censure on a member of the clergy. (Google Books) It is the least severe censure available against clergy of the Church of England, less severe than a monition. ...
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5. A harsh criticism; To criticise harshly; to reprove
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6. An expression of disapproval or reprimand. "Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him" (Luke 17:3).
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7. (v.) to scold, criticize (When the cops showed up at Sarah’s party, they rebuked her for disturbing the peace.)
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8. to blame or scold in a sharp way; reprimand.
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9. v:  to criticize sharply, reprimand; to turn back or keep down, check  n:  an expression of strong disapproval
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10. To chastise, criticize or reprove sharply; reprimand. To chew somebody out.
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11. Harshly tell someone that he is wrong.
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12. (v) - to reprimand; to cast aside
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /riˈbjuːk/
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Pronunciation : Audio

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