rebuke
Definition of rebuke:
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part of speech: noun
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part of speech: verb
To check with reproof: to chide or reprove: ( B.) to chasten.
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part of speech: verb
To reprove or reprimand for a fault; to check by reproof; in Scrip., to afflict for correction.
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part of speech: noun
A reproof or reprimand for faults; a chiding into silence; in Scrip., chastisement; affliction for correction.
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part of speech: noun
Direct reproof: reprimand: ( B.) chastisement: reproach: persecution.
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Common misspellings:
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- rebuket (100.0%)
Usage examples for rebuke:
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You don't intend to rebuke us for making your fortune, do you?
"The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond" – William Makepeace Thackeray -
Your rebuke for the trivial phrase in my letter was very beautiful as well as very richly deserved.
"Lafcadio Hearn" – Nina H. Kennard -
" Well, help me out of them," I answered, feeling the justice of Locker's implied rebuke
"The Princess Passes" – Alice Muriel Williamson and Charles Norris Williamson -
Dick's only rebuke was a kiss.
"The Scarlet Feather" – Houghton Townley
