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as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness
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as in admonished
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 censured
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 reprimanded
Several told the Herald they were reprimanded for speaking to the media to promote the cultural events being hosted by the center.
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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
Routh was convicted of five counts in September after a disastrous attempt to represent himself at trial, where he was repeatedly reprimanded by the presiding judge, Aileen Cannon.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
In November, my doctor gently reprimanded me for ignoring my 2024 colonoscopy date.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The law banning smoking in restaurants hadn’t yet taken effect, but Wheeler reprimanded him anyway.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
So far, none of the agents involved in the shootings has been publicly suspended or reprimanded.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The question is, since the Maryland SBE has been reprimanded in federal court three times in six years on related issues, what happens when the state continues to refuse to comply with federal law?
—Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Performers have been reprimanded for making racist, sexist and homophobic jokes during shows in the late 1990s and 2000s, according to Westword, and Stock Show officials were quick to apologize.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 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
Routh was convicted of five counts in September after a disastrous attempt to represent himself at trial, where he was repeatedly reprimanded by the presiding judge, Aileen Cannon.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
In November, my doctor gently reprimanded me for ignoring my 2024 colonoscopy date.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The law banning smoking in restaurants hadn’t yet taken effect, but Wheeler reprimanded him anyway.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
So far, none of the agents involved in the shootings has been publicly suspended or reprimanded.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The question is, since the Maryland SBE has been reprimanded in federal court three times in six years on related issues, what happens when the state continues to refuse to comply with federal law?
—Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
Performers have been reprimanded for making racist, sexist and homophobic jokes during shows in the late 1990s and 2000s, according to Westword, and Stock Show officials were quick to apologize.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprimanded
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As the Sentinel’s Cristobal Reyes has reported, federal judges based in Orlando have scolded prosecutors multiple times in recent weeks for detaining people who should have been set free, with one judge memorably comparing the current actions of ICE to those of a third-world country.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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No fan should be told how to follow their team, nor be scolded for feeling conflicted, especially as Spurs supporters have been put in this unenviable bind by the failings of their club — rather than the other way around.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, reports circulated that Cioni, Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law, had been identified as a possible suspect, but Sheriff Nanos quickly shot that down in a note that admonished members of the media who reported him as a person of interest without confirmation.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a series of emails to the Post last week shared with Semafor, Newsom Chief Deputy Director of Communications Tara Gallegos admonished the paper over various details of its articles.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The mayor and City Council censured Meza Gonzalez in September.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Board member Darnika Reed is on the outs and has been censured by the board after raising similar concerns.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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My alter ago has lectured, pleaded and begged my readers to run for their lives from Doritos, Ding Dongs and Sprite.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Michael Woroniecki lectured about Satan being a very powerful force.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ortiz was punished the following year with his removal from Welch’s leadership team.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Einhorn said the stock was unfairly punished given the return of an old CEO, as well as an improving balance sheet.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hospital industry is often blamed for driving up health-care costs, too, but that story leaves out important facts.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many Western governments have also condemned Lai’s prosecution and previously called for his release.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lai's sentence condemned around the world Lai's sentencing could heighten Beijing's diplomatic tension with foreign governments, which have criticized Lai's conviction and sentencing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Reprimanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprimanded. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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