reprimanding

VERB

blame, scold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonish castigate censure chide criticize denounce rebuke reproach upbraid

STRONG

check lecture lesson monish rap reprehend reprove

WEAK

call on the carpet chew out come down on dress down give piece of one's mind give the dickens light into lower the boom take to task tell off tick off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve commend compliment flatter laud praise

WEAK

exonerate forgive reward

Example Sentences

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reprimanding

Some aides have raised using nonmilitary means of reprimanding Iran, such as helping protesters coordinate action online or announcing new sanctions on the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

While the once-slumping Dodgers have raised their level of play the last two nights, the Padres have made mistakes even Little League coaches would be reprimanding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025

And a letter he received months later reprimanding him for his performance.

From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2024

Bowden-Lewis also is accused of reprimanding the legal counsel for no valid reason, in apparent retaliation for the counsel’s cooperation with the commission and disloyalty toward her, the notice said.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

Instead of reprimanding us, Mrs. Moss acted concerned.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter