as in reprimands
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
delivered a stinging rebuke to the Congress, calling for an end to backstabbing and arguing
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1
as in admonishes
to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault
the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college
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as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches
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as in censures
to express public or formal disapproval of
in a rare move, the state's supreme court rebuked the governor for trying to circumvent one of its recent rulings
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Recent Examples of rebukes
Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
But the string of rebukes has fueled speculation that residents serving on grand juries are using their votes to protest against the White House’s surge.
—Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
At the same time, US technological advantages have sparked sharp rebukes and a push to rapidly ramp up capabilities in Beijing.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
The decision has drawn sharp rebukes across the Arab world, with regional leaders warning the operation will deepen the humanitarian crisis, risk mass displacement and undermine any prospects for peace.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
In the chapter, the former Democratic nominee rebukes Biden’s team for the way she was treated as vice president – before and after Biden dropped out of the 2024 campaign.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Amnesty also argues that the ban suppresses expression across the wider pro-Palestinian movement, an assertion that the government rebukes.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
In response to such moves across science agencies, hundreds of EPA, NASA, National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation staffers have signed on to public letters of dissent, rare rebukes from traditionally reticent federal employees.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
The show has reaped major rating success in recent weeks and sparked sharp rebukes from the White House and other conservatives.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
But the string of rebukes has fueled speculation that residents serving on grand juries are using their votes to protest against the White House’s surge.
—Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
At the same time, US technological advantages have sparked sharp rebukes and a push to rapidly ramp up capabilities in Beijing.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
The decision has drawn sharp rebukes across the Arab world, with regional leaders warning the operation will deepen the humanitarian crisis, risk mass displacement and undermine any prospects for peace.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Public sentiment seemingly reached a turning point in July as reports of famine and Israeli soldiers firing on food lines in Gaza drove even sympathetic Democrats to issue rebukes.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
In the chapter, the former Democratic nominee rebukes Biden’s team for the way she was treated as vice president – before and after Biden dropped out of the 2024 campaign.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Amnesty also argues that the ban suppresses expression across the wider pro-Palestinian movement, an assertion that the government rebukes.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
In response to such moves across science agencies, hundreds of EPA, NASA, National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation staffers have signed on to public letters of dissent, rare rebukes from traditionally reticent federal employees.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebukes
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As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Woke scolds and anti-woke dolts alike objected to the image of Carpenter kneeling in front of a man who appears to be using her hair as a leash.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Yeanoplos lectures throughout the United States on the topics of valuation, applied finance and financial analysis, has been a faculty member for the AICPA’s National Business Valuation School for close to 25 years and is currently on the faculty of the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.—
BySteel Rose,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Jon Michaels, a professor of law at UCLA who lectures about national security, said that the documents found in the printer of the Alaskan hotel reveal a lapse in professional judgement in preparation for a high-stakes meeting.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Delta blames a global IT outage last summer for its performance problems.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The man who unleashed a mob on the Capitol, and said Liz Cheney should face nine barrels shooting at her for supporting his opponent, blames the radical left for their rhetoric.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The American Federation of Musicians strongly condemns the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The American Federation of Musicians strongly condemns the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Rebukes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebukes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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