I. verb
Synonyms: reprove , admonish, call down, chide, lesson, monish, ||rack back, reprimand, reproach, tick off
II. noun
an expression of strong disapproval
his bad behavior earned him a sharp rebuke
Synonyms: admonishment, admonition, chiding, rap, reprimand, reproach, reproof, wig, wigging
Related Word: dressing down, earful, lecture, lesson, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing
Idioms: a flea in one's ear, slap on the wrist
Contrasted words: applause, compliment, praise