Meaning of reprimand in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈrɛprəˌmænd/

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  1. Verb

    reprimand

    Definitions

    1. rebuke formally

    Derived terms

  2. 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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  3. Noun

    reprimand

    Etymology

    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 censure

    Examples

    • « he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face »

    Derived terms

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