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rebuke

[/rɪˈbjuːk/]
verb/noun
repreender, censura
1. (verb) to express disapproval or criticism of someone sharply
The teacher rebuked the student for arriving late repeatedly.
A professora repreendeu o aluno por chegar atrasado repetidamente.
2. (noun) a sharp expression of disapproval or criticism
He received a public rebuke from the manager for his misconduct.
Ele recebeu uma censura pública do gerente por sua má conduta.
3. (verb) to reject or refuse firmly
She rebuked his advances with dignity.
Ela rejeitou seus avanços com dignidade.
NYC Slang
call out, read someone the riot act
Synonyms
scoldreprimandreproachadmonishcriticizechastise
Antonyms
praisecomplimentcommendapproveendorse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repreender, censura
most common usage
São Paulo
repreender, dar uma bronca
more colloquial variant
Portugal
repreender, censura
formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
chamar atenção, dar um pito
more informal regional variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

to rebuke someone to their face
a public rebuke
a sharp rebuke
to accept a rebuke gracefully
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