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rebuked

ADJECTIVE
scolded
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms


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Debra Duardo essentially rebuked district budget decisions and a “fiscal stability plan” the school board approved June 16 and sent to the county for review.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

They will also be the first under new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh after he last month replaced Jerome Powell, who was constantly rebuked by Trump for not cutting interest rates enough.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

He was publicly rebuked for the comments by some Labour MPs at the time, including the prime minister and the chancellor.

From BBC May 19, 2026

French President Jacques Chirac, a strong opponent of the effort in Iraq, rebuked them for having “missed a great opportunity to shut up.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

I wept to recall how he spurned me and abused my love, and I rebuked myself for trusting him.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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