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επίπληξη — meaning in English

epiplixi

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English meaning

  • rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
  • reprimand noun A formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.
  • reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
  • sermon noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.

Senses

επίπληξη is used for these senses in English:

  • rebuke (of a person) A harsh criticism.
  • reprimand A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.
  • reproach A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.
  • sermon A lengthy speech of reproval.

rebuke — full definition

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

reprimand — full definition

  1. noun A formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.
  2. verb To formally scold or criticize someone for something they did wrong.

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