reprimand

nounoral punishment

verbblame, scold

Synonyms for reprimand

noun oral punishment

Antonyms for reprimand

Word Origin & History

1630s, from French réprimande (16c.), from Middle French reprimende "reproof," from Latin reprimenda "that is to be repressed" (as in reprimenda culpa "fault to be checked"), fem. singular of reprimendus, gerundive of reprimere "reprove" (see repress). Spelling influenced in French by mander "to summon."

Example Sentences for reprimand

He frequently spoke in verse when he wished to reprimand an artiste.

I hope Collins will be consoled, and light his segar with the reprimand.

Now the memory of the reprimand was a strong spur to endeavour.

He said nothing, except to reprimand me for assaulting Martin.

At any rate, he thought, the reprimand would be only a matter of form.

We are moralists, and reprimand you; and you are hereby reprimanded accordingly.

Paul thought that it was to reprimand him for something or other.

So, after school, they were required to stand up in their places, and listen to the reprimand.

He expected a reprimand from the Government and also from his uncle because of the succession.

Cerverra had been released with a reprimand that he was not likely to forget.

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Synonyms for reprimand

Antonyms for reprimand

admonished

admonishment

admonition

bawl out

berate

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Antonyms for reprimand

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Synonyms for reprimand

admonish