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Rüge — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • censure noun Strong, formal criticism or disapproval.
  • rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
  • reprimand noun A formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.

Senses

Rüge is used for these senses in English:

  • admonishment The act of admonishing; a reprimand or rebuke.
  • censure Official reprimand.
  • rebuke (of a person) A harsh criticism.
  • reprimand A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

censure — full definition

  1. noun Strong, formal criticism or disapproval.
  2. verb To criticize or formally reprimand someone.

rebuke — full definition

  1. noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
  2. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for something they did wrong.
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