rebuked

Meanings

• Verb

  To scold or reprimand severely.

  - "He was rebuked for his rude behavior."
  - "The teacher rebuked the student for cheating on the exam."

• Noun

  A formal expression of disapproval.

  - "The rebuked letter from the boss arrived on Monday."
  - "She gave her husband a stern rebuked for his reckless driving."

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Synonyms

admonish , berate , criticise , reprehend , reprimand , reproach , reprove , scold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rebuked
mocked , docked , locked , poked

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Variants

List of all variants of rebuked that leads to same result
rebuke , rebuked , rebuker , rebukers , rebukes , rebuking

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Forms

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rebukes, rebuking, rebukedly

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Etymology

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From Old French reboucher, meaning 'to stop up,' from rebouch 'plug,' from re- 'back' + bouche 'mouth'. The meaning shifted to 'rebuke' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rebuked' appears in the Bible multiple times.

2. In the English language, 'rebuked' is an irregular verb, meaning it does not follow the typical pattern for regular verbs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Admonition: A formal or serious warning or advice.

2. Censure: A formal condemnation or criticism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rebuked' has been used to describe the scolding or reprimanding of characters, often serving as a turning point in their development. In art, it can be depicted as a stern expression or physical gesture. In music, it can be expressed through lyrics or the tone of a piece.

How to Memorize "rebuked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stern teacher or parent giving a disapproving look and speaking sternly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being scolded or reprimanded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'R is for reprimand, B is for bitter scolding, U is for unacceptable behavior, K is for keeping someone in line, E is for expressing disapproval, D is for delivering a warning.'

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