REPRIMAND

/ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3R1I1M3A1N1D2 = 14

Definition

  1. noun an act or expression of criticism and censure. — synonyms: rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension
  2. verb rebuke formally. — synonyms: censure, criminate
  3. verb censure severely or angrily. — synonyms: call_on_the_carpet, take_to_task, rebuke, rag, trounce, lecture, jaw, dress_down

Examples

  • “he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face”
  • “The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car”
  • “The deputy ragged the Prime Minister”

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