noun

reprimand

REHP-rih-mahnd

Reprimand (noun) means a formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing. Example: “She received an official reprimand for missing the deadline.”

noun

A formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.

"She received an official reprimand for missing the deadline."

verb

To formally scold or criticize someone for something they did wrong.

"The manager reprimanded him in front of the whole team."

How to use reprimand

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal telling-off, or to give one.

When to use it

More formal than "tell off" or "scold" — used especially in workplace or official disciplinary contexts.

Common pairings

formal reprimand reprimand an employee issue a reprimand

reprimanded past tense, reprimands plural, reprimands singular

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She received an official _____ for missing the deadline.

From French reprimande, from reprimer ("to repress") — ultimately from the same Latin root as "repress."

Origin: Latin

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What does “reprimand” mean?

The word “reprimand” means a formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing. In plain terms, a formal telling-off, or to give one.

How do you pronounce “reprimand”?

“Reprimand” is pronounced REHP-rih-mahnd (/ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “reprimand” in a sentence?

Here is “reprimand” used in a sentence: “She received an official reprimand for missing the deadline.”

What part of speech is “reprimand”?

Depending on how it is used, “reprimand” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “reprimand” come from?

The word “reprimand” comes from Latin. From French reprimande, from reprimer ("to repress") — ultimately from the same Latin root as "repress.".

How many meanings does “reprimand” have?

“Reprimand” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a formal, often stern rebuke for wrongdoing.

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