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- Dictionaryre·buke/rəˈbyo͞ok/
verb
- 1. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions: "she had rebuked him for drinking too much"
noun
- 1. an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism: "he hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word rebuke, which can be a verb or a noun. A rebuke is a sharp or stern criticism or an expression of strong disapproval.
Rebuke is a formal word for speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done. Learn how to use rebuke as a verb and a noun, and see synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Rebuke is a formal verb that means to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done. It can also be a noun that means the act or words of disapproval. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and examples from Cambridge Dictionary.
Definitions of rebuke. noun. an act or expression of criticism and censure. “he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face” synonyms: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval. see more. verb. censure severely or angrily.
Rebuke definition: to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.. See examples of REBUKE used in a sentence.
Rebuke means to speak severely to someone because they have done something wrong. It can also be a noun for a sharp reprimand. Learn more about its word forms, origin, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.
Rebuke is a verb that means to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. It can also be a noun that means the same thing. See how to use rebuke in sentences and compare it with related words.
