Meaning & use
Rebuking
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Expressing sharp criticism or disapproval of someone's actions or words.
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The coach spent the timeout rebuking the players for their sloppy defense.
She found herself rebuking him for being late yet again.
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From 'rebuke,' which entered English via Old French rebuker. It suggests a firm, often public, correction.
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