I. ˈreprəˌmand, -maa(ə)nd, -mȧnd noun
( -s )
Etymology: French réprimande, alteration of Middle French reprimende, from Latin reprimenda, feminine of reprimendus that is to be checked or repressed, gerundive of reprimere to check, repress, from re- + -primere (from premere to press) — more at press
: a severe or formal reproof : a sharp rebuke : censure ; especially : one given with authority
II. “, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: French réprimander, from réprimande, n.
: to reprove severely : chide for a fault : censure formally and especially with authority : reprehend
had done something naughty and knew that she was going to be reprimanded — I.V.Morris
this member was found guilty … and voted by the House to be reprimanded — D.G.Hitchner
the court can reprimand them … in the event of negligence — F.W.Crofts
Synonyms: see reprove