Meaning & Definition of word "Reprimand"

Reprimand

/ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

1. A formal expression of disapproval.
- Example: The employee received a reprimand for being late to work multiple times.
2. An official rebuke or corrective measure.
- Example: The teacher issued a reprimand to the student for disrupting the class.

1. To criticize or rebuke someone formally.
- Example: The manager decided to reprimand the staff member for not following safety protocols.
2. To express disapproval of someone's actions.
- Example: She felt it necessary to reprimand her child for misbehaving at the restaurant.
3. To rebuke or reprove someone for wrongdoing.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: slap on the wrist

● Example Sentence: He got a slap on the wrist for being late.

Meaning: tell off

● Example Sentence: She really told him off for messing up.