/ ˈreprɪmɑːnd; NAmE -mænd/ verb
reprimand sb (for sth) ( formal ) to tell sb officially that you do not approve of them or their actions
SYN rebuke :
[ vn ]
The officers were severely reprimanded for their unprofessional behaviour.
[also v speech ]
► rep·ri·mand noun [ C , U ]:
He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from French réprimande , via Spanish from Latin reprimenda , things to be held in check, neuter plural gerundive of reprimere , from re- back + premere to press.