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to reprimand

verbformalcommon/ʁɨpɾiẽˈdeɾ/re·pre·en·der

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
He was reprimanded by his boss for missing the deadline.