The meaning of REBUKE is to criticize sharply : reprimand. How to use rebuke in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rebuke.

REBUKE definition: 1. to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done: 2. the act…. Learn more.

REBUKE meaning: 1. to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done: 2. the act…. Learn more.

Synonyms for REBUKE: condemnation, reprimand, censure, denunciation, criticism, reproof, excoriation, reproach; Antonyms of REBUKE: endorsement, indorsement, citation, commendation, praise, tribute, honor, acclamation

The word rebuke can be a verb, meaning to sternly reprimand or scold, but it can also be a noun, because a rebuke is the result of being scolded. The root comes from the Old French rebuchier and means "to hack down," or "beat back."

If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of.

If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of. [ formal ] The president rebuked the House and Senate for not passing those bills within 100 days.

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Definition of rebuke verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

2015年1月28日 · Definition of rebuke verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. rebuke somebody (for something/for doing something) to speak severely to somebody because they have done something wrong synonym reprimand. The company was publicly rebuked for having neglected safety procedures. She rebuked herself for her stupidity.