reprimand

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛprɪmɑːnd/
• (noun) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛp.rɪˌmænd/

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• (verb) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛp.rɪˌmænd/ or /ˌrɛp.rɪˈmænd/

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Noun

Singular reprimand

Plural reprimands

1. A reprimand is a severe and formal expression of disapproval.

Verb

Plain form reprimand

Third-person singular reprimands

Past tense reprimanded

Past participle reprimanded

Present participle reprimanding

1. If a person is being reprimanded, they are being disapproved in a formal or official way.