Another word for rebuke
rebuke
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rebuke
n.
condemnation, reproof, reprimand, rebuff, snub, refusal, repulse, disapproval, scolding, censure, criticism, chiding, admonition, ostracism, blame, upbraiding, reprehension, berating, reproach, reproval, expostulation, lecture, punishment, rating, objurgation, correction, affliction, castigation, admonishment, remonstrance, tongue-lashing*, dressing-down*, chewing-out*, put-down*, slap in the face*; see also blame 1, insult.
Antonyms compliment*, congratulations, applause.
rebuke
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Another word for rebuke
To criticize for a fault or an offense:
admonish, call down, castigate, chastise, chide, dress down, rap1, reprimand, reproach, reprove, scold, tax, upbraid. (Informal) bawl out, lambaste. (Slang) chew out. Idioms: bring (or call) (or take) to task, call on the carpet, haul (or rake) over the coals, let someone have it. See attack, praise
Words expressive of strong disapproval:
admonishment, admonition, reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding. (Slang) rap1. See praise
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