rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
(noun) an act or expression of criticism and censure; “he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
rebuke (plural rebukes)
A harsh criticism.
• reproach, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand, admonition
rebuke (third-person singular simple present rebukes, present participle rebuking, simple past and past participle rebuked)
To criticise harshly; to reprove.
• reprimand, reproach, reprove, reprehend, admonish, criticise, berate, scold
• See also criticize
• Kueber
Source: Wiktionary
Re*buke", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rebuked; p. pr. & vb. n. Rebuking.] Etym: [OF. rebouquier to dull, blunt, F. reboucher; perhaps fr. pref. re- re- + bouche mouth, OF. also bouque, L. bucca cheek; if so, the original sense was, to stop the mouth of; hence, to stop, obstruct.]
Definition: 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. The proud he tamed, the penitent he cheered, Nor to rebuke the rich offender feared. Dryden.
Syn.
– To reprove; chide; check; chasten; restrain; silence. See Reprove.
Re*buke", n.
1. A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment. For thy sake I have suffered rebuke. Jer. xv. 15. Why bear you these rebukes and answer not Shak.
2. Check; rebuff. [Obs.] L'Estrange. To be without rebuke, to live without giving cause of reproof or censure; to be blameless.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 May 2025
(adjective) (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; “a sharp photographic image”; “the sharp crack of a twig”; “the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot”
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