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REBUKE Synonyms

There are 33 synonyms of the word rebuke. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word rebuke. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REBUKE

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reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

admonish
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

reprove
verbv
verb

• take to task

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastise
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraid
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

reprehension
nounn
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

reproof
nounn
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• take to task

reproval
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

scold
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

admonition
nounn
noun

• cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

• a firm rebuke

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

criticise
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

jaw
nounn
noun

• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

• the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth

• holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• talk incessantly and tiresomely

• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

• censure severely or angrily

lambast
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lambaste
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For REBUKE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rebuke, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
criticize admonish chastise criticise criticism knock reprimand reproach scold
Phrases (2)
pick apartunfavorable judgment

Alternatives for REPRIMAND

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