Rebuke Definition & Meaning
rebuke
- noun
- an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
- verb
- censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
"Rebuke" in song lyrics
See how rebuke is used in real songs:
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"Even a notch and watch the stereo rebuke"
Grand Agent — Grand Right Now -
"Out of love comes rebuke"
LMNO — Natural Beauty -
"Just a simple rebuke"
Unsung Heroes f/ Siah and Yeshua da PoED — The Norm
Words that rhyme with rebuke
Usage tips for "rebuke"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does rebuke mean?
- an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
- What part of speech is rebuke?
- Rebuke is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does rebuke have?
- Rebuke has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).