| NOUN | communication | reproval, rebuke, reproof, reprehension, reprimand | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
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| Meaning | An act or expression of criticism and censure. | |
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| Synonyms | rebuke, reproof, reprehension, reprimand | |
| Narrower | admonition, admonishment, monition | A firm rebuke |
| berating, blowing up | A severe rebuke | |
| castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down | A severe scolding | |
| chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashing | rebuking a person harshly | |
| correction, chastening, chastisement | A rebuke for making a mistake | |
| lecture, speech, talking to | A lengthy rebuke | |
| reproach | A mild rebuke or criticism | |
| riot act | A vigorous reprimand | |
| what for | A strong reprimand | |
| Broader | criticism, unfavorable judgment | disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings |
| Spanish | regaño, reprensión, reprimenda, reprobación, reproche, salmorejo | |
| Catalan | admonició, amonestació, regany, reprensió, reprimenda, reprovació, retret | |
| Verbs | reprove | take to task |
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