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rebuke

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/rɪˈbjuːk/ · re-buke

To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions.

Meanings

verbformal

To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions.

کسی کے رویے یا عمل پر تیز تنقید یا ناپسندیدگی ظاہر کرنا۔

تنقید

tanqeed

Synonyms

scoldrebukereprimandسرزنشتنقیدنقص

Antonyms

praiseapprovecommendتعریفمنظوریممدوح

Common Collocations

  • rebuke harshly
  • gentle rebuke
  • public rebuke

Example Sentences

The teacher had to rebuke the student for his disruptive behavior in class.

استاد کو طلبہ کی شرارتی حرکتوں پر تنقید کرنی پڑی۔

Ustaad ko talabah ki shararti harkaton par tanqeed karni pari.

She felt the need to rebuke him after he made an inappropriate comment.

اس نے محسوس کیا کہ اس کے نامناسب تبصرے پر اس کو تنقید کرنی چاہیے۔

Us ne mehsoos kiya ke us ke na-munasib tabsaray par us ko tanqeed karni chahiye.

The manager's rebuke was unexpected, as he usually praised the team.

منیجر کی تنقید غیر متوقع تھی، کیونکہ وہ عام طور پر ٹیم کی تعریف کیا کرتا تھا۔

Manager ki tanqeed ghair mutawaqqa thi, kyunki woh aam tor par team ki tareef kiya karta tha.

Easily Confused With

reprove:Reprove is generally softer than rebuke, implying a gentle correction rather than harsh criticism.

Word Family

rebuke
nounتنقید

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'rebuke' because it sounds like 're-buke' or 'to buke again' someone for their wrong actions.

Imagine a teacher using a ruler to point out a student's mistake.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چاہنے والوں کی آہنگ، مانگتی ہے پریشانی، مرشد کیا کر یوں تنقید کریں میری داستانی

Chahne walon ki aahang, maangti hai pareshani, Murshid kya kar yun tanqeed karein meri daastaan.

The beloved's voice calls for troubles; O guide, how could you criticize my tale?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گھر کا بھید گھر میں ہی رہنا چاہیے

Ghar ka bhed ghar mein hi rehna chahiye.

A family matter should stay within the family.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "rebuker" — to drive back, check

First known use: 14th century

The word originated from Old French and entered English in the late 14th century, initially used in a broader sense of driving back or restraining. Over time, it has come to mean reprimanding someone.