reprimanded; reprimanding; reprimands
: to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from a position of authority
Examples of reprimand in a Sentence
Noun
while reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a curt reprimand to one of the soldiers
Verb
The soldiers were severely reprimanded.
reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The complaint is seeking a $10,000 fine and a public reprimand or censure for actions that Ajayi took while running for office in 2024 while she was employed by Broward County.
—Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the meeting, Green was reprimanded by a captain for failing to review the video with the officers.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Breece is asking a hearing officer to impose a $10,000 fine and issue a public reprimand.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The complaint is seeking a $10,000 fine and a public reprimand or censure for actions that Ajayi took while running for office in 2024 while she was employed by Broward County.
—Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Several told the Herald they were reprimanded for speaking to the media to promote the cultural events being hosted by the center.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Following the meeting, Green was reprimanded by a captain for failing to review the video with the officers.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Reprimand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reprimand. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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reprimand
1 of 2 noun
rep·ri·mand
ˈrep-rə-ˌmand 
: a severe or formal criticism
reprimand
2 of 2 verb
: to criticize (a person) severely especially from a position of authority
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