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BNC: 14198 COCA: 14849

reprimand

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reprimand /ˈrɛprəˌmænd/ Brit /ˈrɛprəˌmɑːnd/ verb
reprimands; reprimanded; reprimanding
reprimand
/ˈrɛprəˌmænd/ Brit /ˈrɛprəˌmɑːnd/
verb
reprimands; reprimanded; reprimanding
Learner's definition of REPRIMAND
[+ object]
: to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone who has done something wrong, disobeyed an order, etc.)训斥;斥责
often + for

— reprimand

noun, plural reprimands
[count]
[noncount]
BNC: 14198 COCA: 14849

reprimand

1 of 2

noun

rep·​ri·​mand ˈre-prə-ˌmand How to pronounce reprimand (audio)
: a severe or formal reproof

reprimand

2 of 2

verb

reprimanded; reprimanding; reprimands

transitive verb

: to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from a position of authority
Choose the Right Synonym for reprimand

reprove, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chide mean to criticize adversely.

reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault.

gently reproved my table manners

rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof.

the papal letter rebuked dissenting clerics

reprimand implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke.

reprimanded by the ethics committee

admonish suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel.

admonished by my parents to control expenses

reproach and chide suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding.

reproached him for tardiness
chided by their mother for untidiness

Example Sentences

Noun while reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a curt reprimand to one of the soldiers Verb The soldiers were severely reprimanded. reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Catholic Medical Center gave Baribeau a letter of reprimand in late January 2013. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Always a reprimand for being too sensitive or for prioritizing kindness over getting ahead. Odell Mitchell Iii, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 Other disciplinary action includes a public or private reprimand, temporary or permanent privilege to participate in Academy events, temporary or permanent loss of award eligibility and also possible revocation of an Academy award. Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2022 The Academy can take less drastic measures, too, including private or public reprimand, and temporary or permanent loss of eligibility for future Oscars. Ellen Gamerman And Joe Flint, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2022 Estimates of the receipts’ value ranged from $85 to $300, according to the reprimand. Michael Wetzel The Decatur Daily, al, 5 June 2022 The individual employee in this case could be subject to reprimand by your company. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 May 2022 When President Biden ordered a drone strike against alleged ISIS-K members that instead killed an aid worker and his family, the reaction in those same quarters amounted to barely a reprimand. A. J. Caschetta, National Review, 21 Sep. 2021 The Review Board exonerated one officer and reduced the punishment for another to a reprimand. Gina Barton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021
Verb
The Senate rules official also scrapped a provision intended to reprimand drug companies that raise the prices of some prescription drugs faster than inflation for patients with private insurance. Bytal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2022 But then, on Monday night, Carroll’s school board voted 3-2 to overturn the administration’s decision and formally reprimand Farah, who was named Johnson’s 2021 teacher of the year. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2021 The Big 12 issued the fine and reprimand in accordance with conference sportsmanship and ethical conduct policies. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022 If youngsters got into mischief, any parent on the block was liable to reprimand them. Mary Grace Keller, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2022 In addition to the fine, board also voted unanimously to reprimand the medical license of the doctor, Marc D. Legris, and ordered him to take a course in ethics and to practice in a supervised office setting. Kate Farrish, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2022 Gold medal favorite Kalina Valieva finished her disastrous final performance at Thursday’s Olympics and skated over to the edge of the rink, where her Russian Olympic Committee coach began to reprimand her. Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2022 Lawmakers can reprimand and censure members with a majority vote, or expel them with a 2/3 vote, according to Senate rules. Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2022 Certainly Beijing will not reprimand him for his treatment of dissidents. Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French réprimande, from Latin reprimenda, feminine of reprimendus, gerundive of reprimere to check — more at repress

First Known Use

Noun

1636, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reprimand was in 1636
BNC: 14198 COCA: 14849
reprimand

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + REPRIMAND | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEsevere嚴厲的斥責gentle溫和的責備His gentle reprimand shamed her sufficiently.他溫和的責備令她羞愧難當。public公開的譴責verbal, written口頭訓斥;書面譴責formal, official正式譴責VERB + REPRIMANDearn (yourself), get, receive使(自己)遭到譴責;受到譴責;遭到訓斥The manager earned himself a severe reprimand for criticizing the referee.主教練因批評裁判而受到嚴重警告。give sb, issue (sb with)訓斥某人;譴責(某人)She was given a reprimand for leaking the news.她因泄露消息而受到斥責。PREPOSITIONreprimand for因⋯所受的斥責a reprimand for a breach of the rules因違規而遭受的斥責reprimand from來自⋯的斥責Jen's reply earned her a reprimand from her mother.珍的回答遭到了母親的斥責。
reprimand

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBseverely, sternly嚴厲譴責gently溫和地責備formally, officially正式譴責publicly公開斥責PREPOSITIONby受到⋯的訓斥reprimanded by the judge受到法官的訓斥for因⋯譴責She was severely reprimanded for accepting the money.她因收受了這筆錢而受到嚴厲斥責。

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