Meaning & use
reprimanded
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Formally and firmly rebuked or scolded someone for a fault or wrongdoing.
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The officer was reprimanded for failing to follow proper procedure.
She reprimanded her assistant for missing the deadline again.
A note on using this word
Reprimand usually implies an official or formal rebuke, often from a person in authority, rather than casual criticism between equals.
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rebukedscolded
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