Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Rebuke.
How to pronounce rebuke:
US
Rebuke - as a noun
An act or expression of criticism and censure
Example: "He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reprehension17reprimand14reproof12reproval13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticism15unfavorable judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rebuke - as a verb
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawl outberate8call downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchide11dress downhave wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rag4remonstrate13reprimand14scold8take to tasktrounce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She received a rebuke from her professor for being late to class."
"He gave a stern rebuke to his employees for their poor performance."
"The coach's rebuke motivated the team to work harder."
"The politician's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from the opposition party."
"The teacher's rebuke embarrassed the student in front of the entire class."
Word Game Points
Is REBUKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rebuke is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REBUKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is REBUKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rebuke is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREBUKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is REBUKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rebuke is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREBUKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
