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rebuked

ADJECTIVE
scolded
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms


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At one point Tuesday, Lyons was rebuked when discussing the couple’s finances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

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

No one, none of the saints in any case, had ever reproached or rebuked his father, or suggested that his life was anything but spotless.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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