rebuke

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of rebuke with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

rebuke

(verb, noun)

Meaning

to express sharp disapproval

Example

"The teacher had to rebuke the student for talking during the lesson."

Synonyms

scoldrebuffreprimand

Antonyms

praiseapprovecommend