Rebuke Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Rebuke

Meaning 1 : censure severely or angrily

    Synonyms : bawl out,  berate,  call down,  call on the carpet,  chew out,  chew up,  chide,  dress down,  have words,  jaw,  lambast,  lambaste,  lecture,  rag,  remonstrate,  reprimand,  scold,  take to task,  trounce
Meaning 2 : an act or expression of criticism and censure

    Example : he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face

    Synonyms : reprehension,  reprimand,  reproof,  reproval