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/
Korean meaning: 꾸짖다, 질책하다
Korean pronunciation: **레**프리맨드
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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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).
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“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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