rebuke
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He called upon people to love their enemies, not rebuke them or disparage their existence.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Rama himself has published what appears to be a public rebuke to former Greek Prime Minister Aleksis Tsipras.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Just months after joining the eurozone single currency area, the European Commission is set to rebuke Bulgaria for violating the EU's spending rules.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The figure was a significant rebuke from investors, who typically give directors near-unanimous backing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“How very American, complaining about smoke,” Obinze said, and she could not tell whether he meant it as a rebuke or not.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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