noun
- a person who criticizes or scolds someone for their actions or behavior
Examples
- The teacher was known as a stern rebuker of students who didn’t follow the rules.
- She didn’t want to be seen as a constant rebuker, so she tried to offer praise as well.
- The coach was both a motivator and a rebuker when necessary.
- His reputation as a rebuker made people hesitant to share their ideas with him.
- The editorial writer served as a public rebuker of government corruption.
- Despite being a rebuker of bad behavior, she was genuinely caring toward her students.