reprimand

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of reprimand with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

reprimand

(verb, noun)

Meaning

to scold someone for a mistake

Example

"The teacher had to reprimand the student for being late."

Synonyms

rebukeadmonition

Antonyms

praisecommend

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'reprimere', meaning to hold back.
Related word forms
  • verb: reprimanded
  • noun: reprimanding

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