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reprimand English

Meaning reprimand meaning

What does reprimand mean?
Definitions in simple English

reprimand Noun

— A reprimand is a severe and formal expression of disapproval.

reprimand Verb

— If a person is being reprimanded, they are being disapproved in a formal or official way.

reprimand

— verb rebuke formally — noun (= rebuke) an act or expression of criticism and censure he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face — verb (= rag, dress down, scold) censure severely or angrily The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car The deputy ragged the Prime Minister The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup

Synonyms reprimand synonyms

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reprimand English » English

rebuke scold reproach reprove blame censure admonish reproof upbraid tell off scolding chide admonition criticize condemn lecture berate discipline admonishment reproval punishment exhortation exhort warn reprehend abuse warning reprehension remonstrate rag punish objurgate find fault with dress down criticism chew up chew out chastise caution call down trounce thrashing take to task scold severely repay reimburse regain recover recoup reclaim

Topics reprimand topics

What do people use reprimand to talk about?
Social behavior Conflict Peace

Rebuke

Conjugation reprimand conjugation

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reprimand · verb

Examples reprimand examples

How do I use reprimand in a sentence?

Simple sentences

The restraining role that the community once played is losing its force as adults become reluctant to reprimand other people's unruly children.

Movie subtitles

Now, this isn't official yet, but my connections assure me. that if you'll retract your Texas statement, they'll pressure the War Department. into letting you off with a reprimand.
This obscene song earns you a reprimand!
Quiet Bordin, or you'll get a reprimand.
Loquenzi, leave the reprimand orders, this is not the time for it.
Reprimand orders.
They let him go home without a reprimand, to see to his wounds.
I'm sorry if that sounds like a reprimand.
As far as I'm concerned, a reprimand from you is the same as a compliment from anyone of real judgment.
He drew a reprimand and was sent to the bottom of the promotion list.
All right, reprimand received.
It's not a matter of giving you a personal reprimand.
Well, at least it's a personal reprimand, it's not official.
I give you a serious reprimand.
Next morning, he went to reprimand the boy who was in detention, but a different boy was there.
They're gonna let me off with a reprimand.
This obscene song earns you a reprimand! Where did you learn it?
He'll reprimand his driver.
So you can reprimand him.
And you, Oleg, strict reprimand to be placed in a private matter.
They're still on your first reprimand.
Don't take your reprimand to heart.
Bitter about the reprimand?
To be honest I'm sore about the reprimand.
To reprimand, humiliate, judge and investigate.
I have to reprimand you a little.
You make a report, I'll reprimand you and send you new soldiers.
You'll be lucky to end up with a reprimand.
Find them! A strict reprimand!
A reprimand to everybody, comrade flyers. - Got it.
We advise you to discuss Borschov's unworthy conduct and administer a public reprimand.
He hasn't got a 'severe reprimand'.
I do not deserve your reprimand.
An official reprimand, loss of bonuses and a ticket!

News and current affairs

Bush did not apologize for the attack, nor did he reprimand those who ordered it.
While the United Nations Security Council debates how to reprimand North Korea for the attack on the Cheonan, few people in South Korea believe that any punishment will deter Kim or shorten the life of his regime.

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