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reprimand

nounfeminineformalcommon/ʁɨpɾiˈmẽdɐ/re·pri·men·da

Definition

1

A formal or severe rebuke or criticism for a fault or misdeed.

Usage examples

The manager issued a formal reprimand for the breach of protocol.
He received a stern reprimand from his teacher.

Common combinations

issue a reprimandsevere reprimandverbal reprimanddeserve a reprimand