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reprimand

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/ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/ · rep-ri-mand

A formal expression of disapproval.

Meanings

nounformal

A formal expression of disapproval.

ایک رسمی عدم اتفاق کا اظہار۔

سرزنش

sarzanish

Formal: نکتہ چینی

Synonyms

rebukereproachscoldingتنبیہنکتہ چینیسرزنش

Antonyms

praisecommendationapprovalتعریفتحسیناتفاق

Common Collocations

  • official reprimand
  • harsh reprimand
  • gentle reprimand

Example Sentences

He received a reprimand for being late to the meeting.

اسے میٹنگ میں دیر کرنے پر سرزنش ملی۔

Usay meeting mein der karne par sarzanish mili.

The teacher issued a reprimand to the disruptive student.

اساتذہ نے بے ترتیب طالب علم کو سرزنش کی۔

Asatza ne be tarteeb talib ilam ko sarzanish ki.

Her reprimand was noted in her employee file.

اس کی سرزنش اس کی ملازمتی فائل میں درج کی گئی۔

Us ki sarzanish us ki mulazmati file mein darj ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

depremand:Depremand is a less commonly used variant and may not be recognized, while reprimand is widely understood.
verbformal

To scold or rebuke someone formally.

کسی کو رسمی طور پر سرزنش کرنا۔

سرزنش کرنا

sarzanish karna

Formal: نکتہ چینی کرنا

Synonyms

scoldrebukechideسرزنش کرناتنبیہ کرنانکتہ چینی کرنا

Antonyms

praisecommendlaudتعریف کرناتحسین کرناسراہنا

Common Collocations

  • publicly reprimand
  • reprimand an employee
  • reprimand for misconduct

Example Sentences

The manager decided to reprimand the employee for poor performance.

مینجر نے خراب کارکردگی کی بنا پر ملازم کو سرزنش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Manager ne kharab karkardagi ki buniyad par mulazim ko sarzanish karne ka faisla kiya.

She reprimanded him harshly for his irresponsible behavior.

اس نے اس کے غیر ذمہ دارانہ رویے پر سختی سے سرزنش کی۔

Us ne is ke gher zimmedarana rawaiye par sakhti se sarzanish ki.

The principal reprimanded the students for their misbehavior.

پرنسپل نے طلبا کو ان کی بدتمیزی پر سرزنش کی۔

Principal ne talba ko un ki badtameezi par sarzanish ki.

Easily Confused With

remand:Remand refers to sending a defendant back into custody, while reprimand is about expressing disapproval.

Word Family

reprimanding
verbسرزنش کرنا
reprimanded
verbسرزنش کیا
reprimandable
adjectiveسرزنش کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'reprimand' as a 'repair' in 'command' - making sure people stick to the rules.

Imagine a teacher pointing a finger at a student with a serious expression.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

غلطیاں سب انسانوں سے ہوتی ہیں، لیکن کچھ پر تنقید سب کو بیدار کرتی ہے۔

Ghaltiyan sab insano se hoti hain, lekin kuch par tanqid sab ko bedaar karti hai.

Mistakes are made by all humans, but criticism awakens everyone.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی پر تعریف اور بدی پر سرزنش۔

Neki par tareef aur badi par sarzanish.

Praise for good deeds and reprimand for bad.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reprimenda" — a rebuke

First known use: 16th century

The word comes from the Latin 'reprimere' meaning 'to hold back'. It was adopted into English in the late 16th century.