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as in admonished
to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault
the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college
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as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches
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as in reprimanded
to express public or formal disapproval of
in a rare move, the state's supreme court rebuked the governor for trying to circumvent one of its recent rulings
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Recent Examples of rebuked
On December 12, the judge who oversaw the defamation case sharply rebuked Giuliani for continuing to spread false claims that Moss and Freeman were involved in election tampering.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Others have rebuked this reaction.
—Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The decision was reversed and rebuked by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
On the eve of the election, the Biden administration publicly rebuked its close ally, Israel, as support for the nation remains a key issue for many voters, while the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians also weighs heavily.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The decision was rebuked by Israeli officials.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Israel has at various times rebuked demands for such accommodations for Gaza, citing how this aid is often intercepted and taken by Hamas militants after being brought into the region.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024
The DeSantis administration has since been rebuked by First Amendment experts and the head of the Federal Communications Commission.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Biden on the call reiterated his commitment to Israel's security and rebuked Iran's missile attack against Israel earlier this month, according to a readout from the White House.
—NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Others have rebuked this reaction.
—Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The decision was reversed and rebuked by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
On the eve of the election, the Biden administration publicly rebuked its close ally, Israel, as support for the nation remains a key issue for many voters, while the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians also weighs heavily.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The decision was rebuked by Israeli officials.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Israel has at various times rebuked demands for such accommodations for Gaza, citing how this aid is often intercepted and taken by Hamas militants after being brought into the region.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024
The DeSantis administration has since been rebuked by First Amendment experts and the head of the Federal Communications Commission.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Biden on the call reiterated his commitment to Israel's security and rebuked Iran's missile attack against Israel earlier this month, according to a readout from the White House.
—NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuked
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The judge admonished Carter's lawyer for some of his legal maneuvering.Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Her kids will be condemned to doing worse throughout their entire lives.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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That treaty made Egypt the first Arab country to formally recognize the state of Israel, a move condemned by other Arab nations but which led to demilitarization of the Sinai Peninsula that lies between Israel and Egypt.Emily Feng, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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She was denounced as a terrible mother, vilified as a threat to the community, and jailed for nearly a year for making Facebook posts about the cop who shot her only child.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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And groups like the Environmental Integrity Project and the Sierra Club have denounced it as a leading polluter of mercury among Texas power plants and expressed concern that two coal ash ponds are causing chemicals to seep into groundwater in the area.Juan Salinas II, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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Duran is currently serving a three-match suspension after the club failed in a bid to overturn it but could now be punished further.Ben Burrows, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Or will they be punished for what Gi-hun and his friends tried to do in the Season 2 finale?Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Rebuked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuked. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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