reprehended
Received sharp criticism
Reprehended is the past tense of reprehend, meaning to express disapproval or criticism.
The word is formal and somewhat archaic, appearing mainly in legal, religious, or literary contexts: The bishop reprehended the clergy for their lax morals.
It carries more gravity than simply scolding—closer to official censure or stern rebuke.
Sharply criticized for fault
- reprovedExpressed disapproval toward
- admonishedWarned or reproved
- chidedMildly rebuked someone
- scoldedHarshly reprimanded
upbraided · reproached · chastised · berated · castigated · taken to task · called out · dressed down
Officially declared unfit
- denouncedPublicly accused or condemned
- censuredFormally disapproved of
- decriedPublicly condemned or criticized
- excoriatedHarshly condemned or criticized
lambasted · vilified · pilloried · anathematized · blasted · flayed · slammed · attacked
Expressed negative judgment
- frowned uponRegarded with disfavor
- disfavoredRegarded with disapproval
- deploredExpressed strong disapproval
- lamentedExpressed grief vocally
regretted · criticized · faulted · blamed
- called to accountMade to justify oneself
- impugnedAttacked as false
- arraignedFormally charged in court
rebuked
Sharply criticized for fault
- reprovedExpressed disapproval toward
- admonishedWarned or reproved
- chidedMildly rebuked someone
scolded · upbraided · reproached · chastised · berated · castigated · taken to task · called out · dressed down · told off
condemned
Officially declared unfit
- denouncedPublicly accused or condemned
- censuredFormally disapproved of
- decriedPublicly condemned or criticized
excoriated · lambasted · vilified · pilloried · anathematized · blasted · flayed · slammed · attacked · savaged
disapproved
Expressed negative judgment
- frowned uponRegarded with disfavor
- disfavoredRegarded with disapproval
- deploredExpressed strong disapproval
lamented · regretted · criticized · faulted · blamed
held accountable
- called to accountMade to justify oneself
- impugnedAttacked as false
- arraignedFormally charged in court