rebuke — to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈbjuːk/
Korean meaning: 꾸짖다, 질책하다, 비난하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**뷰**크
Example Sentences
- The boss rebuked him for wearing pajamas to the important meeting.
- She received a gentle rebuke from her grandmother for eating ice cream before dinner.
- The politician faced public rebuke after his embarrassing dance video went viral.
rebuke
VERB//rɪˈbjuːk//
to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions
Teacher scolding misbehaving student
Coach shouts 'Hey! RE-BUKE!' at the guilty player
The duke's rebuke: 'Your mistake was no fluke!'
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rebukier' meaning 'to beat back' or 'to repel', derived from re- (back) + buche (a blow or hit), ultimately from Germanic roots.
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📝Examples
“The boss rebuked him for wearing pajamas to the important meeting.”
“She received a gentle rebuke from her grandmother for eating ice cream before dinner.”
“The politician faced public rebuke after his embarrassing dance video went viral.”
“The judge rebuked the lawyer for his inappropriate behavior in court.”
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