as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
while reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a curt reprimand to one of the soldiers
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1
as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness
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as in to admonish
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
reprimanded the student for using the lax grammar and punctuation of text messaging in a term paper
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as in to censure
to express public or formal disapproval of
the president was forced to reprimand the general for publicly voicing his disagreements with the nation's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of reprimand
South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
Such discipline could range from private reprimands to suspension or even permanent disbarment, effectively ending an attorney’s legal career.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere, school districts nationally have faced legal challenges after reprimanding teachers for refusing to use transgender or nonbinary students' preferred names or pronouns.
—Sabine Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Broward judge to receive reprimand in June Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, May 19, 2025.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
Such discipline could range from private reprimands to suspension or even permanent disbarment, effectively ending an attorney’s legal career.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Already, some judges have issued orders reprimanding the Trump administration and demanding action.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere, school districts nationally have faced legal challenges after reprimanding teachers for refusing to use transgender or nonbinary students' preferred names or pronouns.
—Sabine Martin, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprimand
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Politicians across New York offered similar condemnations.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Condolences to Iran, condemnations of Israel Hezbollah and its leader, Naim Kassem, have condemned Israel’s attacks and offered condolences for the senior Iranian officers who were killed.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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At another meeting in May 2024, Grippo scolded female employees for not working hard enough, although the team was high-performing and employees worked long hours, the lawsuit said.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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In January at the annual World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump scolded Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Judge Arun Subramanian slammed Combs shortly after the jury was excused for a lunch break on Thursday, June 5, admonishing him for attempting to influence jurors.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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At a Vanity Fair party, Diddy admonished Nash because Cassie’s hair was not in keeping with his dictum.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Iran, meanwhile, will likely face censure this week from the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency over longstanding questions about its program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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He was formally censured by the Senate in December 1954 for abusing his committee powers, effectively ending his political influence.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Rather than lecturing, Kahn recommends guiding them to draw their own conclusions.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Trump stated during his big speech on the trip that his administration was not there to lecture the region on how to deal with its affairs.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune If the plan goes awry and a recruit slips away, one thing the former NBA insider refuses to do is blame the money.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Tax rise hit Domestic tax rises have also been blamed for the steep decline in economic activity.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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The Rangers won the World Series thanks in part to a collection of blistering bats that punished quality pitchers.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The state then passed new laws aimed at punishing such gouging, and no new similar incidents have happened since then.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Several Make America Great Again (MAGA) figures, such as Laura Loomer, are criticizing Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over his ties to the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Following the opening match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta between Canada and Argentina, Argentina’s players and head coach Lionel Scaloni criticized the playing surface.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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“Reprimand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprimand. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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