verb
- criticized or scolded someone sharply for their actions or behavior
Usage: past tense of rebuke
Examples
- The teacher rebuked the student for talking during the lesson.
- She was rebuked by her boss for arriving late to the meeting.
- The judge rebuked the lawyer for his inappropriate comments.
- His mother rebuked him for not doing his homework.
- The coach rebuked the players for their poor performance.
- The senator was publicly rebuked for his controversial remarks.