Reprimand Definition & Meaning

reprimand
noun
  1. an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
verb
  1. rebuke formally
  2. 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"

"Reprimand" in song lyrics

See how reprimand is used in real songs:

  • "Raise the ep in hand and I'm cockin back, to reprimand"
    (J-Zone) f/ Al-Shid — The First Day of School
  • "And I was swiftly on my way beneath the ground for reprimand"
    Little Prince — Just Not the Truth
  • "Crews oppose this, many of which I reprimand"
    Obscure Disorder — Last Call

Usage tips for "reprimand"

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