regaño — meaning in English

English meaning

• grimace noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
• rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
• scolding noun A sharp reprimand or telling-off.

Senses

regaño is used for these senses in English:

• grimace A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
• rebuke (of a person) A harsh criticism.
• scolding An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.

grimace — full definition

1. noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
2. verb To twist one's face to express pain, distaste, or discomfort.

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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