Rebuke — synonyms, definition

1. rebuke (Noun)

affront castigation censure condemnation criticism denunciation disapproval gossiping insult invective odium rebuff reprehension reprimand reproach reproof reproval repulse scolding slight • • •

rebuke (Noun) — An act or expression of criticism and censure. ex. "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

criticism unfavorable judgment unfavourable judgment admonishment admonition bawling out berating blowing up castigation chastening chastisement chewing out chiding correction dressing down earful going-over lecture monition objurgation reproach riot act scolding • • •

2. rebuke (Verb)

accuse admonish avert avoid bawl out berate blame by-pass call down call on the carpet castigate censure charge check chew out chew up chide condemn correct cut • • •

rebuke (Verb) — Censure severely or angrily. ex. "The deputy rebuked the Prime Minister"

criticise criticize damn knock pick apart brush down castigate chasten chastise correct objurgate tell off