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rebuke

/rɪˈbjuːk/

/rɪˈbjuk/

rebukenoun

rebukes

/rɪˈbjuːk/

/rɪˈbjuk/

Translations

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.

Definitions

An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

The manager's rebuke was harsh, but it was necessary to address the team's repeated mistakes.

Synonyms

rebukeverb

rebuked

Past Simple

rebuked

Past Participle

rebuking

Gerund

/rɪˈbjuːk/

/rɪˈbjuk/

Translations

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.

Definitions

To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.

The teacher rebuked the student for talking during the exam.

Synonyms

Antonyms

rebukepast participle

Definitions

Having been rebuked; reprimanded.

The rebuked employee quietly left the meeting.

rebukegerund / present participle

Definitions

Expressing or conveying rebuke; reproachful.

She sent him a rebuking look that silenced the room.