REPRIMANDING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Reprimanding.
Reprimanding - 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)
rebuke12reprehension17reproof12reproval13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticism15unfavorable judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reprimanding - as a verb
Rebuke formally
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
censure9criminate13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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 wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rag4rebuke12remonstrate13scold8take to tasktrounce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticise13criticize22knock15pick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The reprimanding tone in his voice made me feel guilty."
"She was met with reprimanding looks from her coworkers."
"He has a reprimanding attitude towards authority."
"The principal gave a reprimanding speech to the students."
"I could hear the reprimanding words of my mother in my head."
Word Game Points
Is REPRIMANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reprimanding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REPRIMANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is REPRIMANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reprimanding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREPRIMANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is REPRIMANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reprimanding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREPRIMANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
