Rebuke synonyms
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Part of speech:
Reproof is an expression of disapproval.
praise (related)
(Obs.) To set a price on; appraise
applause (antonym)
Approval expressed especially by the clapping of hands.
A harsh or sharp reprimand.
Responsibility for something meriting censure.
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The act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand
A reason or occasion for condemning.
A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.
A check or an abrupt setback to progress or action:
A repelling or being repelled
Failure or refusal to approve; rejection
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An official condemnation, reprimand, or expression of adverse criticism, usually by a legislative or other formal body, of the conduct of one of its members or of someone whose behavior it monitors.
A critical comment or judgment.
An instance of severe criticism or rebuke.
Shame, disgrace, discredit, or blame, or a source, cause, or occasion of this
(Countable) The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate.
The definition of a lecture is a talk given on a particular subject or a scolding given after someone does something wrong.
The imposition of a penalty or deprivation for wrongdoing:
A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.
Strong rebuke; strong scolding
The right or chance to accept or refuse something before it is offered to another; option
An admonishing, or warning to correct some fault
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The definition of a correction is a change that fixes a mistake, or a punishment to correct a fault.
Anything causing pain or distress; calamity
Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.
A reprimand or rebuke. The act of admonishing.
A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
A scolding.
A severe scolding.
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slap-in-the-face
To speak to in disapproval; rebuke
To urge or exhort
compliment (antonym)
(Now Chiefly Dial.) A gift given for services; tip
congratulations (antonym)
Plural form of congratulation
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insult (related)
The definition of an insult is a rude or offending remark.
To speak abusively to or about; berate; revile
To impose and collect a tax on (something).
A deliberate slight or affront.
scold (related)
To scold is to criticize, chastise or rebuke someone for something.
Of or pertaining to an admonition
castigatory
Serving or tending to castigate.
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reprehensive
Containing reprehension or reproof.
Strong criticism.
The act of chastising.
The definition of comeuppance is getting the punishment you deserve.
(Idiomatic) A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones, XV.v:
To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.
To scold or rebuke severely
To punish or rebuke severely.
To scold or rebuke sharply; berate.
To reprimand or rebuke (a person)
(Psychology) To exclude (painful or disturbing memories, for example) automatically or unconsciously from the conscious mind.
To hold, fasten, or secure so as to prevent or limit movement:
To strike with something flat, specif. the palm of the hand
flattery (antonym)
Excessive, untrue, or insincere praise; exaggerated compliment or attention
flatter (antonym)
To try to please, or ingratiate oneself with, by praise and attention
To criticize for a fault or an offense
To perform as rap music:
bring (or call) (or take) to task
haul (or rake) over the coals
let-someone-have-it
(Idiomatic) To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.
Rag is defined as to tease, joke with or nag.
To defeat decisively:
(Slang) To talk, esp. in a boring or abusive way
To present and urge reasons in opposition or complaint; protest; object; expostulate
(Idiomatic, of one party, followed by with) To speak sternly, angrily, or in an argumentative manner to.
chasten (related)
Check means to test, examine, compare or inspect something to see if it is as it should be.
Find another word for rebuke. In this page you can discover 94 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for rebuke, like: reproof, praise, applause, scolding, ostracism, admonishing, blame, chide, reprehension, condemnation and reprimand.