Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repreender
verb
/ˌrɛprɪˈɛndər/
Definition
To reprimand or scold someone for their actions.
Examples
- The teacher had to repreender the student for not completing the homework.
- After the meeting, the manager decided to repreender the team for their lack of preparation.
- He was repreended by his parents for staying out too late.
Meaning
The act of expressing disapproval towards someone typically due to a mistake or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- scold
- rebuke
- admonish
- chide
- reprimand