reprimand
[ noun rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd; verb rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd, rep-ruh-mand, -mahnd ]
/ noun ˈrɛp rəˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd; verb ˈrɛp rəˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd, ˌrɛp rəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /
noun
a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
verb (used with object)
to reprove or rebuke severely, especially in a formal way.
Origin of reprimand
SYNONYMS FOR reprimand
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2.
Reprimand,
upbraid,
admonish,
censure all mean to reprove, reproach, or criticize (someone) adversely for behavior deemed reprehensible.
Reprimand implies a formal rebuke, as by a superior, person in authority, or an official or official body:
reprimanded by the judge and warned of a possible charge of contempt of court.
Upbraid suggests relatively severe criticism, but of a less formal sort:
The minister upbraided the parishioners for their poor church attendance.
Admonish refers to a more gentle warning or expression of disapproval, often including suggestions for improvement:
gently admonished the children to make less noise; admonished the players about promptness at practice sessions.
Censure involves harsh, vehement criticism, often from an authoritative source:
censured in the media for her off-the-cuff remarks; voted to censure their fellow senator.
OTHER WORDS FROM reprimand
Words nearby reprimand
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British Dictionary definitions for reprimand
reprimand
/ (ˈrɛprɪˌmɑːnd) /
noun
a reproof or formal admonition; rebuke
verb
(tr)
to admonish or rebuke, esp formally; reprove
Word Origin for reprimand
C17: from French
réprimande, from Latin
reprimenda (things) to be repressed; see
repress