Reprimand — synonyms, definition

1. reprimand (Noun)

admonition castigation censure chastisement complaint condemnation criticism harangue invective lecture objection protestation rap rebuke remonstrance reprehension reproach reproof reproval scolding • • •

reprimand (Noun) — An act or expression of criticism and censure. ex. "he had to take the reprimand 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. reprimand (Verb)

abash admonish attack bawl out be grouchy with be quarrelsome with berate blame call down call on the carpet castigate censure chasten chastise check chew out chew up chide come down on condemn • • •

reprimand (Verb) — Rebuke formally.

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

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