rebuke
Noun
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is a type of: criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomingssubtypes:
- 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
Verb
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is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flawssubtypes: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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