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- Dictionaryrebuke/rɪˈbjuːk/
verb
- 1. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions: "she had rebuked him for drinking too much"
noun
- 1. an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism: "he hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched"
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REBUKE definition: 1. to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done: 2. the act…. Learn more.
REBUKE meaning: 1. to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done: 2. the act…. Learn more.
The meaning of REBUKE is to criticize sharply : reprimand. How to use rebuke in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rebuke.
If you rebuke someone, you speak severely to them because they have said or done something that you do not approve of.
rebuke. a sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand; censure; admonish; reproach: rebuke his bad behavior. Not to be confused with: rebuff – blunt or abrupt rejection; snub; spurn: rebuff a proposal or invitation. rebut – to argue to the contrary; disprove; confute: rebut an argument.
noun. an act or expression of criticism and censure. “he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face” synonyms: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval. see more. verb. censure severely or angrily.
Definition of rebuke verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Rebuke definition: to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.. See examples of REBUKE used in a sentence.
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REBUKE definition: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. Learn more.