rebuke

1. An act or expression of criticism and censure (synset 106724794)
   "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
   is a type of: criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
   subtypes:

   • riot act - a vigorous reprimand
   • chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing - rebuking a person harshly
   • what for - a strong reprimand
   • bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraiding - a severe scolding
   • berating, blowing up - a severe rebuke
   • reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism
   • lecture, speech, talking to - a lengthy rebuke
   • chastening, chastisement, correction - a rebuke for making a mistake
   • admonishment, admonition, monition - a firm rebuke
   same as: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval

1. Censure severely or angrily (synset 200826456)
   "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"
   is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
   subtypes:

   • castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate - censure severely
   • brush down, tell off - reprimand
   same as: bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce

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