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- pronunciation:
- rih
byuk
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
rebukes, rebuking, rebuked |
| definition: |
to give a sharp reprimand to; criticize.
She rebuked him and called him a fool for giving away their secret.- synonyms:
- reprimand, scold, upbraid
- antonyms:
- praise
- similar words:
- admonish, bawl out, berate, castigate, censure, chastise, chew out, correct, criticize, flay, rap, reprehend, reproach, reprove, snub, take to task, tax
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| related words: |
accuse, arraign, blame, chide, denounce, fault, lambaste, lecture, lesson, rate, scold, score |
adverb + (v.)rebuke
gently, mildly, publicly, roundly, sharply, strongly
(v.)rebuke
+ noun
cancer, court, editor, remark, sin, sinner, spirit
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sharp reprimand or criticism; strong reproof.
- synonyms:
- reprimand
- antonyms:
- compliment
- similar words:
- censure, lick, reproach, slam, snub
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| related words: |
accusation, admonition, denunciation, lecture, obloquy, tirade |
adjective + (n.)rebuke
angry, direct, extraordinary, gentle, harsh, implied, mild, public, rare, sharp, silent, stern, stinging, strong, stunning, subtle
verb + (n.)rebuke
accept, deliver, draw, earn, expect, ignore, issue, prompt, receive, sting
(n.)rebuke
+ verb
smile
noun + (n.)rebuke
censure, comment, sting
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| derivation: |
rebukingly (adv.) |
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