rebuke
Example Sentences
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The U.S. campaign has prompted a rebuke from the Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, which represents hundreds of Italian producers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The unusual probe drew a sharp rebuke from California Atty.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Qatar called the attack "dangerous and irresponsible", while the United Arab Emirates offered a rare rebuke, calling it a "dangerous escalation".
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Homan's appointment was widely viewed as a rebuke to Noem, who might normally have been given the assignment.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
My cousin stiffened under the sheriff’s questions and rebuke and could only say, “Sorry, Sheriff Charles.”
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
