Reprimand

/ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal expression of disapproval.

The employee received a reprimand for being late to work multiple times.

An official rebuke or corrective measure.

The teacher issued a reprimand to the student for disrupting the class.

verb

To criticize or rebuke someone formally.

The manager decided to reprimand the staff member for not following safety protocols.

To express disapproval of someone's actions.

She felt it necessary to reprimand her child for misbehaving at the restaurant.

To rebuke or reprove someone for wrongdoing.

He was reprimanded by his peers for not contributing to the group project.

From Latin 'reprimere' meaning 'to restrain, check'.

reprimand someone

To express strong disapproval to someone.

get a reprimand

To receive an official statement of disapproval.

formal reprimand

An official reprimand given in a formal setting.

rebuke

To criticize sharply.

scold

To speak to someone about their behavior in an angry way.

censure

To express severe disapproval of someone or something.

slap on the wrist

He got a slap on the wrist for being late.

tell off

She really told him off for messing up.