Meaning of reprimand in English
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Verb
reprimandDefinitions
1. rebuke formallyDerived terms
- 2. censure severely or angrily
Examples
- « The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car »
- « The deputy ragged the Prime Minister »
- « The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup »
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Noun
reprimandEtymology
mid 17th century: from French réprimande, via Spanish from Latin reprimenda, ‘things to be held in check’, neuter plural gerundive of reprimere (see repress)Definitions
1. an act or expression of criticism and censureExamples
- « he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face »
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