rebuker
- noun
- /rɪˈbjukər/
:
reprensor
- The child was startled by the stern words of his rebuker after breaking the vase.
Examples
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The rebuker spoke firmly about the need for better behavior.
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She acted as a rebuker when her friend made a poor choice.
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Despite the awkward silence, the rebuker did not hold back her criticism of the team's performance.
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In literature, a rebuker often serves to challenge the protagonist's actions or beliefs.
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The teacher became a rebuker when she expressed her disapproval of the student's late assignment.
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As a loyal friend, he often took on the role of a rebuker when he noticed his friends making bad decisions.
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After the meeting, the manager, acting as a rebuker, addressed the team's failure to meet the deadline.
Synonyms
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8.6
A person who attacks someone strongly in speech or writing
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3.4
A person who says that people or things are bad
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8.1
A person who points out others' faults to make them feel bad or embarrassed
A person who tells someone they did something wrong
A person who often points out faults and blames others
A person who scolds others strongly
A person who strongly criticizes someone or something
A person who often criticizes or complains about other people
A person who often tells others they are wrong in an annoying way
How Disapproving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rebuker comes from the verb rebuke, which contains the prefix re- meaning 'back' — think of 'push back' with words — so a rebuker is someone who pushes back with sharp criticism or strong disapproval.