Rebuke for Meaning in English
expression
ɹibˈjuk/, /ɹɪbˈjuk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-BYOOK for
ɹɪbjˈuːk/ /fˈɔː
ri-BYOOK faw
Definition
To criticize or scold someone because of something specific that they did wrong.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and somewhat strong expression, usually written or in serious conversation. Often used as 'rebuke someone for doing something'. Not slang or casual. Similar to 'scold', but 'rebuke' is more formal and forceful.
Spanish: reprender por - regañar porPortuguese (BR): repreender por - censurar porPortuguese (PT): repreender por - censurar porChinese (Simplified): 因...而指责 - 因...而斥责Chinese (Traditional): 因...而指責 - 因...而斥責Hindi: ...के लिए डांटना - ...के लिए फटकारनाArabic: يوبخ على - يلوم علىBengali: ...এর জন্য ভর্ত্সনা করা - ...এর জন্য তিরস্কার করাRussian: упрекать за - делать выговор заJapanese: ...のことで叱責する - ...のことで非難するVietnamese: khiển trách vì - trách mắng vìKorean: ...에 대해 꾸짖다 - ...에 대해 질책하다Turkish: -den dolayı azarlamak - -den dolayı kınamakUrdu: کے لیے ڈانٹنا - کے لیے ملامت کرناIndonesian: quở trách vì - khiển trách vì
Example Sentences
The teacher rebuked Tom for being late to class.
basic
She was rebuked for forgetting to lock the door.
basic
The manager rebuked him for missing the meeting.
basic
He was sharply rebuked for speaking out of turn during the presentation.
natural
Parents sometimes rebuke their children for not doing their homework.
natural
During the meeting, Sarah was rebuked for her negative attitude.
natural