Word of the DayOctober 14, 2021

rebuke

Definition

to strongly criticise someone else's behavior

Example Usage

he did not hesitate to rebuke his friend's smoking habit every time he pulled out a cigarette

Synonyms

  • lambaste
  • berate
  • admonish
  • scold
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