reprimanded

[/ˈrɛprɪmændɪd/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
repreendido
1. To express severe disapproval or criticism of someone, typically in an official or formal manner
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late to class.
A professora repreendeu o aluno por chegar atrasado à aula.
2. To scold or rebuke someone in a stern way
The manager reprimanded the employee for missing the deadline.
O gerente repreendeu o funcionário por perder o prazo.
In Brazilian workplaces and schools, reprimands are often delivered more directly than in some Anglo-Saxon cultures. In Portugal, formal reprimands (admoestação) may be part of official administrative procedures. In the USA, reprimands are typically documented for employment and educational records.
NYC Slang
got chewed out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scoldedrebukedadmonishedchastisedcensuredcriticized
Antonyms / Antônimos
praisedcommendedcomplimentedrewardedencouraged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
repreendido
Most common and widely used form
Informal Brazilian Portuguese
levou bronca
Colloquial expression meaning 'got scolded'
Formal/Legal Portuguese
admoestado
More formal legal term used in official contexts
Portugal
repreendido
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'ralado' in informal speech

Related Words

reprimandreprimandingrebukescoldadmonishcriticism

Related Idioms & Phrases

read someone the riot act
call someone on the carpet
give someone a piece of your mind
levar uma bronca (Brazilian)
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