reprimand

/ɹˈɛpɹɪmˌɑːnd/

/ˈɹɛpɹəˌmænd/

to reprimand

MAIN VERB

rebuke formally

synonyms : censure

censure severely or angrily

synonyms : bawl out

Reprimand

an act or expression of criticism and censure

synonyms : rebuke

Examples

1. After repeatedly breaking the rules, he has asked for it and finally got reprimanded.

2. Reprimanded, the adolescent gang heads back to the pride.

3. You always reprimand privately behind closed doors.

4. Never reprimand anybody in front of anybody else.