rep· ri· mand ˈre-prə-ˌmand : a severe or formal reproof reprimand 2 of 2 verb reprimanded; reprimanding; reprimands transitive verb : to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from …

Reprimand: an often public or formal expression of disapproval. Synonyms: censure, commination, condemnation… Antonyms: citation, commendation, endorsement… Find the right word.

reprimand verb [ T ] us / ˈrep·rəˌmænd / to tell someone, esp. officially, that his or her behavior is wrong and not acceptable: The committee reprimanded and censured him for his …

Britannica Dictionary definition of REPRIMAND. [+ object] : to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone who has done something wrong, disobeyed an order, etc.) The soldiers were severely reprimanded. — often + for. She was reprimanded for being late. The boss reprimanded us for talking too much.

noun a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority. verb (used with object) to reprove or rebuke severely, especially in a formal way. OTHER WORDS FOR …

Reprimand. (See also CRITICISM, FAULTFINDING .) cast in [someone’s] teeth To upbraid or reproach a person; to throw back at a person something he has said or done. Some say the phrase, popular in Shakespeare’s time, is an allusion to knocking someone’s teeth out by casting stones.

Definitions of reprimand noun an act or expression of criticism and censure synonyms: rebuke, reprehension, reproof, reproval see more verb rebuke formally synonyms: censure, criminate see more verb censure severely or angrily

reprimand verb [ T ] us / ˈrep·rəˌmænd / to tell someone, esp. officially, that his or her behavior is wrong and not acceptable: The committee reprimanded and censured him for his …

reprimand (someone or something) for (doing) (something) To scold, upbraid, or criticize someone, an animal, or some group or organization for some action, error, or wrongdoing. They won't so much as reprimand their child for his bad behavior.

What does a reprimand really mean? A reprimand is a verbal or written warning that informs an employee that their behavior or work performance isn’t maintaining the standards you’ve set for your company. A written reprimand is often the preferred method from the perspective of both you and the employee.