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REBUKED Synonyms

There are 34 synonyms of the word rebuked. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word rebuked. (close relations)
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admonished
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berated
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chastised
verbv
verb

• censure severely

chided
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanded
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproached
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scolded
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

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

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

admonish
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

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

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

rag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a small piece of cloth

• a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities

• music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)

verb

• treat cruelly

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• play in ragtime

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• censure severely or angrily

• break into lumps before sorting

remonstrate
verbv
verb

• argue in protest or opposition

• present and urge reasons in opposition

• censure severely or angrily

reprehend
verbv
verb

• to rebuke or reprimand

Best Hypernyms For REBUKED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rebuked, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
criticise criticism criticize knock
Phrases (2)
pick apartunfavorable judgment

Alternatives for ADMONISHED

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