reprimand - Definition | Dictionary definition of reprimand

Definition of reprimand

an act or expression of criticism and censure

Types:: show 14 types...; hide 14 types...; riot act
a vigorous reprimand; chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing
rebuking a person harshly; wig, wigging
British slang for a scolding; what for
a strong reprimand; bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraiding
a severe scolding; berating, blowing up
a severe rebuke; reproach
a mild rebuke or criticism; self-reproach, self-reproof
the act of blaming yourself; blame, rap
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; lecture, speech, talking to
a lengthy rebuke; preaching, sermon
a moralistic rebuke; curtain lecture
a private lecture to a husband by his wife; chastening, chastisement, correction
a rebuke for making a mistake; admonishment, admonition, monition
a firm rebuke

Type of:: criticism, unfavorable judgment
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

rebuke formally

Types:: animadvert
express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark

Type of:: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

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, rebuke, remonstrate, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce

Types:: castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate
censure severely; flame
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium; brush down, tell off
reprimand

Type of:: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws