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rebuke

/riˈbjuːk/ American
  • v. 斥责, 责备
  • n. 斥责, 谴责
Definition
  • v. to criticize someone sharply for something they did
  • n. a sharp expression of disapproval or criticism
Example
The teacher gave a stern rebuke to the noisy students.
老师严厉地斥责了那些吵闹的学生。