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rebuke

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈbjuk/ · UK /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke means: To tell someone firmly that their behavior was wrong.

verb

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To tell someone firmly that their behavior was wrong.

  • The teacher rebuked the boy.
  • She rebuked her assistant for being rude to a customer.
  • The officials were publicly rebuked for their mistakes.

How to use it: rebuke someone for something/doing something (The coach rebuked him for ignoring the rules.)

Similar words: scold, reprimand, reprove

Opposites: praise

Common phrases: rebuke someone for something, publicly rebuke someone, rebuke someone sharply

Questions about rebuke

What does rebuke mean?

To tell someone firmly that their behavior was wrong.

What is rebuke in other languages?

Türkçe: azarlamak · Español: reprender · Français: réprimander · Deutsch: zurechtweisen · Italiano: rimproverare · 日本語: 叱る

How do you pronounce rebuke?

In American English /rɪˈbjuk/; in British English /rɪˈbjuːk/.

How do you use rebuke in a sentence?

The teacher rebuked the boy. She rebuked her assistant for being rude to a customer.

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