rebukes
Criticizes sharply for wrongdoing
Rebukes are sharp expressions of disapproval or criticism, typically from someone in authority: The senator faced rebukes from colleagues on both sides.
To rebuke is to criticize someone sternly for a fault or offense: She rebuked him for his carelessness.
A rebuke carries more weight than a scolding but less than a formal reprimand.
Formal expressions of disapproval
- scoldsHarshly criticizes aloud
- chidesScolds mildly
- admonishesWarns or rebukes mildly
- criticizesExpresses unfavorable judgment
berates · chastises · upbraids · reproaches · censures · lectures · dressing-down · tongue-lashing
Formal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
public censure · formal warning · disciplinary action · citation · formal complaint · professional misconduct · ethics violation
Reasoned decision-making capacity
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- admonitionMild verbal correction
- correctionFixing of mistakes
chastening · spiritual discipline · prophetic warning · righteous anger · sermon · exhortation · reproof
Deliberate dismissive rejection
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- slightMinor or thin
- brush-offAbrupt, dismissive rejection
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
dismissal · put-down · humiliation · public shaming · embarrassment · ostracism · call-out · confrontation
reprimands
Formal expressions of disapproval
- scoldsHarshly criticizes aloud
- chidesScolds mildly
- admonishesWarns or rebukes mildly
criticizes · berates · chastises · upbraids · reproaches · censures · lectures · dressing-down · tongue-lashing · telling-off
censure
Formal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
rebuff · public censure · formal warning · disciplinary action · citation · formal complaint · professional misconduct · ethics violation
judgment
Reasoned decision-making capacity
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- admonitionMild verbal correction
correction · chastening · spiritual discipline · prophetic warning · righteous anger · sermon · exhortation · reproof
snub
Deliberate dismissive rejection
cold shoulder · dismissal · put-down · humiliation · public shaming · embarrassment · ostracism · call-out · confrontation · peer pressure
- disapprovaldisapproval, scowl, disapprove, disapproves, frown
- punishespunishes, penalizes, disciplines, chastises, castigates
- tiradestirades, tirade, rants, rant, harangues
- protestsprotest, demonstration, protest march, demonstrations, rallies
- cursescurse, curses, hex, hexes, jinx
- preachingsermonizing, homiletics, altar call, scripture reading, closing prayer
rebukesthanks
Expression of appreciation
appreciates · encourages · rewards · blesses · celebrates
- scathing rebukeHarsh, severe criticism
- formal rebuke