Vocabulary Entry

rebukingly

|adverb • verb

adverb

In a way that expresses criticism or reprimand.

Example Sentences

"She spoke rebukingly to the student who failed to complete his assignment."

"The manager looked at the team rebukingly after the project fell behind schedule."

"He received a rebukingly tone from his friend for not showing up on time."

verb

Example Sentences

"The teacher rebuked the student for his disruptive behavior."

"She did not want to rebuke her colleague in front of others."

"He felt the need to rebuke the misinformation spreading online."