Reprimand (Noun)

Meaning

An act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The manager issued a stern reprimand to the employee for his tardiness and lack of productivity.
• The student received a verbal reprimand from the teacher for disrupting the class.
• The reprimand from her parents was a harsh reminder of her responsibilities.
• The official received a formal reprimand from the government for his involvement in the scandal.
• The captain gave his teammate a gentle reprimand for his careless mistake during the game.

Synonyms

• Reproval
• Reprehension
• Reproof
• Rebuke

Hypernyms

• Criticism
• Unfavorable Judgment

Hyponyms

• Riot Act
• Chastening
• Going-over
• Bawling Out
• Chiding
• Tongue-lashing
• Admonition
• Monition
• Reproach
• Lecture
• Castigation
• Admonishment
• Berating
• Talking To
• Objurgation
• What For
• Speech
• Correction
• Chastisement
• Dressing Down
• Earful
• Blowing Up
• Chewing Out
• Scolding

Related Words

• Reprimand (verb)