Reprimand Synonyms

99 reprimand synonyms include rebuke, reproof, admonishment, admonition, reproach, reproval, scolding, remonstration, upbraiding, and castigation. Reprimand is a noun, and its antonyms are praise and commendation. Here are some additional synonyms for "reprimand" with example sentences.

Another word for Reprimand

99 other ways to say reprimand.

1. rebuke

  • wigging  
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  • upbraiding  
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  • tongue-lashing  
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  • ticking off  
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  • telling-off  
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  • slap on the wrist  
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  • serve  
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  • scolding  
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  • row  
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  • rollicking  
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  • rocket  
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  • roasting  
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  • reproval
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  • reproof
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  • reproach
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  • remonstration  
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  • rebuke  
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  • rating  
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  • rap over the knuckles  
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  • rap  
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  • lecture  
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  • lambasting  
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  • flea in one's ear  
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  • earful
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  • dressing-down  
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  • criticism
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  • censure  
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  • castigation  
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  • carpeting  
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  • caning  
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  • blast  
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  • bawling-out  
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  • admonition  
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  • admonishment  
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2. rebuke

  • wig  
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  • upbraid  
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  • trim  
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  • tick off  
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  • tell off  
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  • tear someone off a strip  
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  • take to task  
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  • slap someone's wrist  
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  • slap down  
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  • scold  
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  • row  
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  • reprove
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  • reproach
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  • reprehend  
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  • remonstrate with  
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  • rebuke  
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  • ream out  
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  • read someone the Riot Act  
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  • rate  
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  • rap over the knuckles  
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  • rap  
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  • rag  
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  • put on the mat  
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  • pull up  
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  • pitch into  
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  • objurgate  
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  • monster
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  • let someone have it  
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  • lecture  
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  • lay into  
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  • lambast  
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  • lace into  
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  • keelhaul  
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  • have a go at  
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  • haul over the coals  
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  • give someone what for  
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  • give someone some stick  
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  • give someone hell  
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  • give someone a wigging  
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  • give someone a telling-off  
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  • give someone a talking-to  
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  • give someone a row  
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  • give someone a rollicking  
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  • give someone a rocket  
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  • give someone a roasting  
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  • give someone a rating  
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  • give someone an earful  
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  • give someone a mouthful  
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  • give someone a dressing-down  
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  • give someone a caning  
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  • dress down  
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  • criticize  
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  • come down on  
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  • chide  
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  • chew out  
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  • chastise  
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  • censure  
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  • castigate  
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  • carpet  
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  • call down  
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  • blow up  
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  • blast  
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  • berate  
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  • bawl out  
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  • admonish  
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Use reprimand in a Sentence

A sharp reprimand silenced the room.

His actions earned him a public reprimand.

She received a formal reprimand at work.

The teacher gave him a stern reprimand.