reprimand

noun

1. an act or expression of criticism and censure

Similar word(s): rebuke, reprehension, reproof, reproval

Definition categories: communication, criticism

verb

1. rebuke formally

Similar word(s): censure, criminate

Definition categories: communication, criticise, criticize, knock

2. censure severely or angrily

Similar word(s): berate, chide, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, scold, trounce

Definition categories: communication, criticise, criticize, knock