Words Like REBUKE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to REBUKE.

17 Alternative Words Similar to rebuke

1 Reproof Noun      Synonym Words Like Reproof
2 Reproval Noun      Synonym Words Like Reproval
3 Reprehension Noun      Synonym Words Like Reprehension
4 Reprimand Noun      Synonym Words Like Reprimand
5 Rag Verb      Synonym Words Like Rag
6 Trounce Verb      Synonym Words Like Trounce
7 Lecture Verb      Synonym Words Like Lecture
8 Remonstrate Verb      Synonym Words Like Remonstrate
9 Criticise Verb      Synonym Words Like Criticise
10 Criticize Verb      Synonym Words Like Criticize
11 Knock Verb      Synonym Words Like Knock
12 Punishment Noun      Synonym Words Like Punishment
13 Check Noun      Synonym Words Like Check
14 Correct Verb      Hyponym Words Like Correct
15 Berating Noun      Hyponym
16 Reproach Noun      Hyponym Words Like Reproach
17 Speech Noun      Hyponym Words Like Speech

2 examples of rebuke

1 The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
2 The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup

10 definitions of rebuke

1 To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish.
2 A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment.
3 Check; rebuff.
4 censure severely or angrily
5 an act or expression of criticism and censure
6 To criticize or reprove sharply; reprimand. See Synonyms at admonish.
7 To check or repress.
8 A sharp reproof.
9 To reprove directly and pointedly; utter sharp disapproval of; reprimand; chide.
10 To treat or affect reprehendingly; check or restrain by reprimand or condemnation.
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