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rebuke

🇬🇧 UK/ri'bju:k/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To criticize or reprimand someone sharply and firmly.

严厉批评，斥责

n.

A sharp, stern criticism or reprimand.

斥责，谴责

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rebukeother
=rebuke

Common Collocations

  • 1.sharp rebuke严厉斥责
  • 2.public rebuke公开批评
  • 3.issue a rebuke发出谴责
  • 4.draw a rebuke招致批评

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The judge issued a stern rebuke to the lawyer for his unprofessional conduct.

  • 2.

    She received a public rebuke from her supervisor for missing the critical deadline.

  • 3.

    The senator's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from human rights organizations worldwide.

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