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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024rep•ri•mand /ˈrɛprəˌmænd; v. also ˌrɛprəˈmænd/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a severe scolding or act of placing blame for wrongdoing, esp. a formal or official one.
v. [~ + object] - to scold or blame (someone) severely.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024rep•ri•mand (n. rep′rə mand′, -mänd′;v. rep′rə mand′, -mänd′, rep′rə mand′, -mänd′),USA pronunciation n. - a severe reproof or rebuke, esp. a formal one by a person in authority.
v.t. - to reprove or rebuke severely, esp. in a formal way.
- Latin reprimenda that is to be repressed (feminine gerund, gerundive of reprimere), equivalent. to re- re- + prim(ere) to press1 + -enda, feminine gerund, gerundive suffix
- French réprimande, Middle French reprimend
- 1630–40
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged condemnation, reprehension.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged censure.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged condemn, reprehend. Reprimand, upbraid, admonish, censure all mean to reprove, reproach, or criticize (someone) adversely for behavior deemed reprehensible. Reprimand implies a formal rebuke, as by a superior, person in authority, or an official or official body:reprimanded by the judge and warned of a possible charge of contempt of court.Upbraid suggests relatively severe criticism, but of a less formal sort:The minister upbraided the parishioners for their poor church attendance.Admonish refers to a more gentle warning or expression of disapproval, often including suggestions for improvement:gently admonished the children to make less noise; admonished the players about promptness at practice sessions.Censure involves harsh, vehement criticism, often from an authoritative source:censured in the media for her off-the-cuff remarks; voted to censure their fellow senator.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: reprimand /ˈrɛprɪˌmɑːnd/ n - a reproof or formal admonition; rebuke
vb - (transitive) to admonish or rebuke, esp formally; reprove
Etymology: 17th Century: from French réprimande, from Latin reprimenda (things) to be repressed; see repress |