Rebuked

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbjuːkt/

Rebuked (verb)

  1. Told someone in a serious way that their behaviour was wrong or unacceptable.
  2. Expressed clear disapproval of an action, idea, or decision, often in an official or public way.
  3. Corrected someone’s conduct by speaking to them with authority, usually because rules were broken.

Examples

  • The manager rebuked the team for missing the deadline.
  • She rebuked him for careless mistakes during the test.