rebuke
/ɹibˈjuk/
an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
rebuke in a sentence
“The public rebuke damaged his reputation.”
Origin of rebuke
Old French rebuchier to hack down, beat back from re- back + buchier to strike
Related Words
censure
the expression of formal disapproval
reproof
an expression of blame or disapproval
reprimand
a rebuke, especially an official one
rebuttal
an argument or evidence that contradicts or refutes something
refutation
the action of proving a statement or theory wrong
contention
heated disagreement; an assertion in an argument