Rebuke: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebuke

 

[ rɪˈbjuːk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

To rebuke someone means to express sharp disapproval or criticism towards them.

Synonyms

chastise, reprimand, reprove, scold

Examples of usage

  • He rebuked his colleague for being late to the meeting.
  • She rebuked her child for misbehaving in public.
Context #2 | Noun

formal or official setting

A rebuke is a sharp expression of disapproval or criticism.

Synonyms

chastisement, reprimand, reproach, scolding

Examples of usage

  • The teacher gave him a rebuke for not completing his homework.
  • She received a rebuke from her boss for her unprofessional behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebuke" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repreensão

🇮🇳 फटकार

🇩🇪 Tadel

🇮🇩 teguran

🇺🇦 догана

🇵🇱 nagana

🇯🇵 非難 (hinan)

🇫🇷 réprimande

🇪🇸 reprensión

🇹🇷 azarlama

🇰🇷 질책 (jilchaek)

🇸🇦 توبيخ (tawbikh)

🇨🇿 pokárání

🇸🇰 pokarhanie

🇨🇳 责备 (zébèi)

🇸🇮 graja

🇮🇸 áminning

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 გაჩერება (gach'ereba)

🇦🇿 danlama

🇲🇽 reprensión

Etymology

The word 'rebuke' originated from Middle English, from Old French rebuchier, from re- (expressing intensive force) + buschier 'to strike, chop'. The sense evolved from 'chop' to 'beat back, repel', and eventually to its current meaning of expressing disapproval or criticism sharply.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,815, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.