verb
- expressing disapproval or criticism of someone for their actions; scolding formally
Usage: present participle of reprimand
Examples
- The teacher was reprimanding the student for talking during class.
- She found herself reprimanding her children more often than she liked.
- The manager spent the morning reprimanding employees who arrived late.
- He was reprimanding his dog for chewing the furniture.
- The coach was reprimanding the players for their poor performance.
- She regretted reprimanding him so harshly in front of others.