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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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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.
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.
to criticize someone strongly because you disapprove of what the person has said or done: He was publicly rebuked for his involvement in the scandal.
Rebuke definition: to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.. See examples of REBUKE used in a sentence.
If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of.
Definition of rebuke verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'rebuke' If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of. [ formal ] [...]
rebuke. a sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand; censure; admonish; reproach: rebuke his bad behavior. Not to be confused with: rebuff – blunt or abrupt rejection; snub; spurn: rebuff a proposal or invitation. rebut – to argue to the contrary; disprove; confute: rebut an argument.
rebuke meaning: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. Learn more.
