to reprimand

verbformal/ʁɨpɾiẽˈdeɾ/medium

re·pre·en·der

Definition

To censure, admonish, or criticize someone for a mistake, fault, or inappropriate behaviour.

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.

He was reprimanded by his boss for missing the deadline.

syn

Do latim 'reprehendere' (agarrar, censurar).