Rebuked
Pronunciation: /rɪˈbjuːkt/
Rebuked (verb)
- Told someone in a serious way that their behaviour was wrong or unacceptable.
- Expressed clear disapproval of an action, idea, or decision, often in an official or public way.
- 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.