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rebuke

/ɹiˈbjuːk/
Meanings
  • verb, noun, adjective

    責喷、責め、撥喷、撥め、訝諒、訝め、訟、訟め、指責、指責め、批判、批判め、護士的指示、指示、護士の指示、指示、指示、指示、指示、指示、指示、指示、指示

    - "彼は彼の誤った行動に責めました。(He reprimanded him for his wrong behavior)"
    - "彼女は彼の負荷を負いつつ、自分の負荷を負いかけていました。(She bore his burden while carrying her own)"
    - "医師は患者に指示を渡しました。(The doctor gave instructions to the patient)"
    - "責める (to rebuke)"
    - "指示する (to give instructions)"
    - "指責する (to reprove)"
    - "批判する (to criticize)"
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹiˈbjuːk/



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Synonyms

admonition , reprehension , reprimand , reproach , reproof , reproval , admonish , berate , criticise , reprehend , reprimand , reproach , reprove , scold
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rebuke
rake , make , break , lake
Homophones
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  1. rebuke (en) : to scold, reprimand, or criticize

  2. rebuke (en) : a formal expression of disapproval

  3. rebuke (en) : a refusal to acknowledge or accept

  4. rebuke (en) : a military maneuver to turn a ship around

Variants
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rebuke , rebuked , rebuker , rebukers , rebukes , rebuking
Forms
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rebuke, rebuke (past tense), rebuke (past participle), rebuke (gerund), rebuke (infinitive), rebuke (plural), rebuke (comparative), rebuke (superlative)

Etymology
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The word 'rebuke' originated from Old English 'rebucan' which means 'to beat back, drive back, repulse'. It evolved to 'rebuke' in Middle English and has been used in English with the same meaning since then.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'rebuke' appears in the Bible more than 50 times.

  2. In Shakespeare's plays, the word 'rebuke' appears 18 times.

  3. The term 'rebuke' is often used in legal and diplomatic contexts to describe formal expressions of disapproval or criticism.

Related Concepts
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  1. criticism: A detailed examination of the qualities, merits, and shortcomings of something or someone, often with the intention of improving it.

  2. reprimand: A formal expression of disapproval or a scolding, often given in a professional or official context.

  3. constructive criticism: Criticism that offers suggestions for improvement and focuses on the issue at hand, rather than attacking the person.

Culture
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In Japanese culture, the act of rebuke is considered an essential part of maintaining harmony and respect in relationships. The way in which a rebuke is delivered is crucial, as it is believed that a rebuke given in a respectful and considerate manner can help improve relationships and prevent future misunderstandings.

How to Memorize "rebuke"

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