formal reprimand
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- warningAlert about danger
disciplinary · written · official · HR · misconduct · violation · employee · supervisor · stern · documentation · file · record · letter · verbal · conduct · policy · dressing-down · reprehension
- reprimandsrebuke, reprimand, censure, admonition, scolding
- reproofsscolding, rebuke, reprimand, admonishment, admonition
valence of feedback
formal reprimandformal praise
Official expression of approval
award · citation · promotion · public recognition · medal
formality of criticism
formal reprimandverbal warning
Spoken notice of wrongdoing
friendly advice · quiet word · friendly reminder · private chat · talking-to
disciplinary action spectrum
formal reprimandexoneration
Official clearing of blame
vindication · reinstatement · absolution · acquittal · amnesty