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rebuke
to express sharp disapproval
Synonyms
Antonyms
- praise
- commend
rebuke in a sentence
The coach rebuked the team for showing up late.
The coach rebuked the player for arguing.
Where it comes from
From Old French rebuchier 'to chop down, beat back'
Memory hook
REBUKE — REach a BUKE (book) of correction.
Read it in context
- The Queen's Paper Roads History