Rebuke Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-byo͝ok
Words expressive of strong disapproval
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. reproof
  2. admonishment
  3. reprimand
  4. blame
  5. admonition
  6. censure
  7. reproach
  8. scolding
  9. castigation
  10. reproval
  11. reprehension
  12. objurgation
  13. punishment
  14. condemnation
  15. rebuff
  16. snub
  17. refusal
  18. repulse
  19. disapproval
  20. criticism
  21. chiding
  22. ostracism
  23. upbraiding
  24. animadversion
  25. berating
  26. expostulation
  27. lecture
  28. rating
  29. correction
  30. affliction
  31. chastisement
  32. remonstrance
  33. tongue-lashing
  34. comeuppance
  35. dressing-down
  36. chewing-out
  37. put down
  38. slap-in-the-face
  39. deserts
  40. just-deserts
  41. rap
Antonyms:
  1. praise
  2. compliment
  3. congratulations
  4. applause
  5. flattery
To criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. admonish
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. admonishing
  2. admonitory
  3. castigatory
  4. objurgatory
  5. rebuking
  6. reprehensive

Rebuke Sentence Examples

  • It was unfair to punish him, but his rebuke still stung.

  • Even one second of tardiness to the biology lab would earn one a stern rebuke.

  • Thus he paves the way for his tardy rebuke of present disorders, which he reserves until two-thirds of his epistle is completed.

  • Sofia watched him, stunned by his rebuke.

  • She recalled his long sad and severe look at those words and understood the meaning of the rebuke and despair in that protracted gaze.

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