Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Rebuking.
Rebuking - as a noun
An act or expression of criticism and censure
Example: "He had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reprehension17reprimand14reproof12reproval13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticism15unfavorable judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rebuking - as a verb
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawl outberate8call downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchide11dress downhave wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rag4remonstrate13reprimand14scold8take to tasktrounce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She became angry and started rebuking him for his laziness."
"The principal was always rebuking students for their bad behavior."
"The coach was loudly rebuking the players for their poor performance."
"He regretted rebuking his friend without understanding the full situation."
"The manager was rebuking the employees for their constant tardiness."
Word Game Points
Is REBUKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rebuking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REBUKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is REBUKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rebuking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREBUKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is REBUKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rebuking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREBUKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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