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rebuke
/rɪˈbjuːk/
verb
upominać
Also
strofowaćganić
Definition
To speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done.
Examples
The teacher rebuked the student for cheating on the exam.
Nauczyciel upomniał ucznia za oszukiwanie na egzaminie.
He was publicly rebuked for his inappropriate comments.
Został publicznie zganiony za swoje niestosowne uwagi.
Collocations
sharply rebukesternly rebukepublicly rebuke
noun
nagana
Also
upomnienie(n)
Definition
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
Examples
He received a stern rebuke from his boss for missing the deadline.
Otrzymał surową naganę od szefa za niedotrzymanie terminu.
Her actions earned her a sharp rebuke from the committee.
Jej działania przyniosły jej ostrą naganę od komisji.
Synonyms
Collocations
stern rebukesharp rebukepublic rebuke
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