rebuke
The word “rebuke” has 2 syllables: re-buke
It's pronounced as /rɪˈbjuk/
What is synonym and antonym for rebuke?
In the thesaurus, “rebuke” has 11 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rebuke along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rebuke
- admonish
- blame
- censure
- condemn
- condemnation
- criticize
- denounce
- lecture
- punish
- reprimand
- scold
Antonyms for rebuke
- applaud
- approve
- citation
- cite
- commend
- commendation
- endorse
- endorsement
- honor
- indorse
- indorsement
- ok
- okay
- praise
- sanction
- tribute
Meanings of rebuke
- noun
- A harsh criticism.
- verb
- To criticise harshly; to reprove.
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave a stern rebuke to the student for being late to class.
- She received a public rebuke for her unprofessional behavior during the meeting.
- The manager issued a formal rebuke after the team failed to meet the deadline.
- His parents gave him a mild rebuke for not finishing his homework on time.
- The politician's actions were met with a strong rebuke from his colleagues.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rebuke, such as: admonish, applaud, approve, blame, censure, citation, cite.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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