REBUKE

I. transitive verb (~d; rebuking) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French rebucher, rebouker to blunt, check, reprimand Date: 14th century 1. to criticize sharply ; reprimand , to serve as a ~ to, to turn back or keep down ; check , see: reprove ~r noun II. noun Date: 15th century an expression of strong disapproval ; reprimand