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rebuke

UK
/rɪˈbjuːk/
US
/rɪˈbjuk/

Translations

rebukenoun
rebukes
pl
UK
/rɪˈbjuːk/
US
/rɪˈbjuk/
réprimandeUsage courant ; critique ou désapprobation formulée de manière nette.
The manager's rebuke was harsh, but it was necessary to address the team's repeated mistakes.
La réprimande du directeur a été sévère, mais elle était nécessaire pour corriger les erreurs répétées de l'équipe.
Additional translations
reprocheNuance plus générale ; peut rendre une désapprobation moins formelle.
Synonyms
scolding
reprimand
disapproval
criticism
admonition
censure
rebuff
rebukeverb
rebuked
Past Simple
rebuked
Past Participle
rebuking
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈbjuːk/
US
/rɪˈbjuk/
réprimanderSens principal en français ; registre neutre à soutenu.
The teacher rebuked the student for talking during the exam.
Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour avoir parlé pendant l'examen.
Additional translations
blâmerEmployé quand l'accent est mis sur la faute ou la responsabilité.
Synonyms
scold
reprimand
rebuff
chide
admonish
censure
criticize
upbraid
Antonyms
praise
commend
approve

Definitions

rebukenoun
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
The manager's rebuke was harsh, but it was necessary to address the team's repeated mistakes.
rebukeverb
To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.
The teacher rebuked the student for talking during the exam.
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