reprimanded

Meanings

• Verb

  To scold or rebuke someone for their misbehavior or error.

• Verb

  To officially rebuke or censure an action or behavior.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reprimanded
damned , tamed , framed

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Variants

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reprimand , reprimanded , reprimanding , reprimands

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Etymology

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From the past participle of reprimand, from re- 'again' + primand 'warn, admonish'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reprimand' comes from the Latin word 'primandus', which means 'to prime, prepare, or warn'.

2. In some legal contexts, a reprimand is a formal warning given to a professional, such as a lawyer or doctor, for misconduct.

3. In psychology, the term 'reprimand' is sometimes used to describe a form of punishment that involves verbal criticism or scolding.

4. The word 'reprimand' is often used interchangeably with the word 'rebuke'.

5. The word 'reprimand' has been in use since the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebuke: A formal expression of disapproval or censure.

2. Scold: To speak angrily and critically to someone, often for a perceived wrong or misbehavior.

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Culture

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The word 'reprimanded' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various forms of rebuke and discipline. In art, it is often depicted as a formal scolding or rebuke, usually in the context of a disciplinary setting, such as a school or a military environment. In literature, it is often used to describe the emotional impact of a rebuke, and the consequences that follow.

How to Memorize "reprimanded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a teacher scolding a student in a classroom setting, or a parent reprimanding a child for misbehavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reprimanded' with the feeling of being scolded or rebuked, and the consequences that follow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R is for Rebuke, P is for Punishment' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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