reprimand
verb/ˈrɛprɪmænd/
Frequency rank: #14,393 most common English word
Meaning
To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior.
Example sentence
The manager had to reprimand the employee for repeatedly arriving late to work.
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