What is another word for rebukes?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪbjˈuːks] (IPA)

The word "rebukes" means to criticize or reprimand someone severely. Synonyms for this word include words like scold, berate, chide, admonish, reprove and reprimand. These words all convey a similar meaning of expressing disapproval or disfavor towards someone's actions or behavior. Other synonyms for "rebukes" may include words like censure, condemn, reproach, lecture and upbraid, which all suggest a level of disapproval or dissatisfaction with someone's conduct. Choosing the right synonym for "rebukes" will largely depend on the context and tone of the situation, as well as the level of severity of the criticism being given.

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Usage examples for Rebukes

It rebukes all misdemeanour, all forgetfulness in look and gesture of the Sacred Presence, in every worshipper, at every shrine.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
St. Paul is preaching at this very time, and Protus sends a letter to be forwarded to him; but Cleon does not admit that knowledge can reside in a "barbarian Jew;" and gently rebukes his royal friend for inclining to such doctrine, which, as he has gathered from one who heard it, "can be held by no sane man."
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
He rebukes me in the face of my parish.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Famous quotes with Rebukes

  • A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive.
    Sydney J. Harris
  • A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.
    Gautama Buddha
  • As long as we work on God's line, He will aid us. When we attempt to work on our own lines, He rebukes us with failure.
    Theodore L. Cuyler

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