rebuked

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rebuked by his statehouse colleagues, he disappeared from his congressional race.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2021

Rebuked by his own party, he didn’t run for reelection.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2020

Rebuked for disputing Secretary of Labor William Nuckles Doak's optimistic statement that employment was rising in 1932, he retired, drawled: "I have had a tin can tied to the end of my coattail."

From Time Magazine Archive

Rebuked, the Digest last week returned its subscribers' contributions, petitioned U. S. District Court for permission to reorganize under Section 776 of the Bankruptcy Act.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rebuked Nancy bent her head over the fruit.

From Happy House by Abbott, Jane D.