Pronunciation: /rɪˈbjuk/
noun an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
A1 The teacher gave a gentle rebuke to the student for not completing their homework.
A2 The boss's rebuke was harsh, but necessary to improve the employee's performance.
B1 The rebuke from the coach motivated the team to work harder and improve their skills.
B2 The public rebuke from the government official sparked a debate among citizens.
C1 Her rebuke of the company's unethical practices led to significant changes in their policies.
C2 The professor's rebuke of the student's research methods was based on years of experience and knowledge.
verb to express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
A1 The teacher gently rebuked the student for talking during class.
A2 The manager rebuked the employee for not completing the task on time.
B1 The judge rebuked the lawyer for his disrespectful behavior in court.
B2 The coach rebuked the team for their lack of effort during the game.
C1 The CEO publicly rebuked the board members for their unethical business practices.
C2 The president rebuked the foreign ambassador for his inflammatory remarks.
formal The teacher issued a stern rebuke to the student for not completing the assignment on time.
informal My mom gave me a rebuke for forgetting to take out the trash.
slang I got a real rebuke from my boss for showing up late to work again.
figurative The sudden rainstorm seemed like nature's rebuke to the city for its pollution.
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