Rebuke – Express sharp disapproval or criticism. To speak angrily to someone
(Pronounced rih-byewk)
To remember the definition of the word rebuke, use the following mnemonic:
He puked and then re-puked (rebuke) all over me, so I spoke angrily, heavily criticising him.
Examples of rebuke in a sentence
They received a public rebuke from the prime minister for their handling of the matter.
I wondered about how he responded to the rebuke his parents must have given him.
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
