Rebuked Meaning in English
word · lemma: rebuke
ɹibˈjukt/, /ɹɪbˈjukt
ri-BYUUKT
ɹɪbjˈuːkt
ri-BYUUKT
Definition
To criticize someone sharply or scold them because they have done something wrong.
Usage & Nuances
'Rebuked' is formal and often used in writing or serious speech. Common phrases: 'rebuked him for...' and 'publicly rebuked'. Softer alternatives include 'scolded' or 'reprimanded'. Not typically used in casual conversation.
Spanish: reprender - regañarPortuguese (BR): repreender - censurarPortuguese (PT): repreender - censurarChinese (Simplified): 斥责 - 指责Chinese (Traditional): 斥責 - 指責Hindi: डांटना - फटकारनाArabic: وبّخ - عاتبBengali: তিরস্কৃত - কঠোরভাবে বকাঝকাRussian: отчитал - сделал выговорJapanese: 叱責した - 厳しく注意したVietnamese: quở trách - khiển tráchKorean: 꾸짖었다 - 질책했다Turkish: azarladı - kınadıUrdu: ڈانٹا - سرزنش کیIndonesian: menegur keras - mengecam
Example Sentences
The teacher rebuked the student for talking in class.
basic
He was rebuked by his boss for being late.
basic
She quietly rebuked her son for being rude.
basic
He publicly rebuked the committee’s actions.
natural
Feeling hurt, she rebuked her friend for the comment.
natural
After the argument, he felt bad for how harshly he had rebuked his brother.
natural