rebuke
verbTo express sharp disapproval of someone's behavior.
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Clear all filtersTo express sharp disapproval of someone's behavior.
To express formal or strong disapproval of someone's conduct.
To express disappointment or blame for someone's behavior.
To express disapproval or criticism, often with a corrective purpose.
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