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rebuke
[rɪˈbjuːk]
📖 Definition
v. to speak severely to somebody because they have done something wrong; reprimand
🖼️ Picture This
A judge striking a heavy gavel down on the bench
💬 Example Sentence
The court decided to rebuke the offender with community service.
📝 Word Roots & Related
re-back, against, again bukechop wood, strike bush