rebuke

• Nom désignant un acte ou une expression de critique et de reproche, souvent prononcé sur un ton dur ou sévère.

A noun referring to an act or expression of criticism and censure, often delivered in a sharp or stern manner.

1. Expression of disapprovalC1formal

   A sharp or stern criticism or reprimand, often given to correct behavior.

   Réprimande

   • The manager issued a sharp rebuke to the employee for being late.
   • His speech contained a clear rebuke of the government's policies.
   • She accepted the rebuke without argument, knowing she was wrong.

   Synonymesadmonitioncastigationcensurechidingreprimandreproachreproofscolding

   Antonymesapprovalcommendationcomplimentpraise

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une forte désapprobation ou une critique sévère des actions ou du comportement de quelqu'un.

A verb used to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's actions or behavior.

1. Express sharp disapprovalB2formal

   To criticize someone strongly and directly for their actions or behavior.

   réprimander vivement

   • The manager rebuked the employee for arriving late repeatedly.
   • She rebuked her son for his rude comments at dinner.
   • The judge rebuked the lawyer for wasting the court's time.

   Synonymesadmonishberatecastigatechidelecturereprimandreproachreprovescoldupbraid

   Antonymesapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise