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Definition of Rebuke

• (v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish.
• (n.) A direct and pointed reproof; a reprimand; also, chastisement; punishment.
• (n.) Check; rebuff.

Synonyms of Rebuke

• Reproval
• Reprehension
• Reprimand
• Reproof
• Manducate
• Get At
• Censure
• Chide
• Bait
• Rile
• Lash
• Dun
• Cod
• Razz
• Chit-Chat
• Crucify
• Grouch
• Bedevil
• Lambaste
• Devil
• Gossip
• Get To
• Tantalise
• Frustrate
• Annoy
• Criminate
• Chew Out
• Yap Away
• Beat
• Arouse
• Cane
• Trounce
• Tease
• Taunt
• Bring Up
• Slash
• Berate
• Lecture
• Raise
• Conjure
• Nark
• Natter
• Grumble
• Rag
• Crush
• Confab
• Rattle On
• Torment
• Ride
• Chew Up
• Irritate
• Tantalize
• Underdress
• Strap
• Chew
• Rally
• Claver
• Flog
• Remonstrate
• Chat
• Vanquish
• Yack
• Chitchat
• Whip
• Confabulate
• Call Forth
• Jaw
• Talk
• Invoke
• Nettle
• Vex
• Call Down
• Evoke
• Lambast
• Yack Away
• Bother
• Gravel
• Shoot The Breeze
• Stir
• Take To Task
• Chaffer
• Welt
• Lather
• Bawl Out
• Point Out
• Dress Down
• Visit
• Call On The Carpet
• Twit
• Masticate
• Chatter
• Beat Out
• Have Words
• Chew The Fat
• Chafe
• Scold
• Shell
• Conjure Up
• Put Forward
• Admonition
• Chiding
• Disapproval
• Animadversion
• Comment
• Objurgation
• Reproach
• Blame
• Condemnation
• Criticism
• Reflection
• Upbraiding
• Check
• Denunciation
• Knock
• Criticize
• Criticise
• Pick Apart

Antonyms of Rebuke

• Applause
• Approval
• Encomium
• Eulogy
• Panegyric
• Praise
• Approbation
• Commendation

Homophones of Rebuke