reprimand — to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreprɪmænd/
Example Sentences
- The boss reprimanded Jim for wearing flip-flops to the important client meeting.
- She was reprimanded for using the office printer to print her wedding invitations.
- The manager issued a written reprimand for excessive tardiness.
reprimand
VERB[/ˈreprɪmænd/]
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reprimenda' (things to be repressed), derived from 'reprimere' meaning to press back or restrain, combining the prefix 're-' (back) with 'primere' (to press).
Breakdown
re- (back) + primand (from Latin primere, to press) = reprimand (to press back/restrain through words)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss reprimanded Jim for wearing flip-flops to the important client meeting.”
“She was reprimanded for using the office printer to print her wedding invitations.”
“The manager issued a written reprimand for excessive tardiness.”
“Despite the reprimand, he continued to arrive late every morning.”
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