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rebuked

ADJECTIVE
scolded
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms


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After he launched FFE last week, he was rebuked by every corner of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Debra Duardo essentially rebuked district budget decisions and a “fiscal stability plan” the school board approved June 16 and sent to the county for review.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

They will also be the first under new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh after he last month replaced Jerome Powell, who was constantly rebuked by Trump for not cutting interest rates enough.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

The 21-person Oversight Board raised the concerns as it rebuked the company for leaving up an AI-generated video that claimed to show extensive damage in Haifa, Israel by Iranian forces without a label.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

Basta raised his hand, but when Capricorn almost imperceptibly shook his head he lowered it again like a rebuked child.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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